Ohio (3-11, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) is back in action Wednesday night as it hosts Bowling Green (7-8, 1-3 MAC). These teams have both stumbled out of the gates in Mid-American Conference play and are looking to find their footing in this matchup.
These two teams have run parallel in MAC play, losing their sole road contest and taking a 1-1 record at home. This bodes well for the hosting Bobcats heading into this matchup as the Falcons have gone 0-7 this season.
Game information
Opponents: Bowling Green
Location: The Convocation Center (Athens, Ohio)
Time: Saturday at 7 p.m.
Where to watch: ESPN+
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Meet the opponent
Head coach: Fred Chimel (second season)
Projected starters
No. 1, Amy Velasco
No. 10, Paige Kohler
No. 14, Keiryn McGuff
No. 25, Lexi Fleming
No. 32, Erika Porter
Statistical leaders
Points: Velasco (17.0 per game)
Rebounds: Porter (5.8 per game)
Assists: Velasco (4.6 per game)
Steals: Johnea Donahue (2.5 per game)
Blocks: Porter (0.5 per game)
Field goal percentage: Porter (54.3%)
Three-point percentage: Velasco (44.6%)
Free-throw percentage: Velasco (92.1%)
History
The all-time numbers favor Ohio, but recency bias looks to favor Bowling Green. Ohio holds a 12-11 advantage* despite dropping the last two matchups by double-digit margins. The teams have both been ice-cold these past few games, and Ohio will look to take advantage at home.
The last contest for each team was a loss. Ohio lost by 15 points to Kent State on Saturday, its second loss in a row, while Bowling Green took on Miami, which defeated them by 15 as well. Both teams come into this contest with a two-game losing streak.
Players to watch (Ohio): Bailey Tabeling and Kennedi Watkins
Sophomore Bailey Tabeling scored 22 points the last time these two teams went at it and will look to put up some hefty numbers again. Senior Kennedi Watkins has been the most consistent member of Ohio’s roster this year averaging 16.2 points – the fifth-highest mark in the MAC – and adding 5.5 rebounds per game to lead the team.
Players to watch (Bowling Green): Amy Velasco and Paige Kohler
Velasco leads Bowling Green into Wednesday’s action. The senior ranks third in the MAC in scoring and sixth in assists, while shooting the ball tremendously. They also have sophomore Paige Kohler who averages 12.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. She will look to be a secondary piece to a strong Bowling Green offense.