There’s one team Ohio has yet to face this season: Akron.
Ohio hasn’t seen Akron since it stomped all over Ohio at James A. Rhodes Arena in March 2021, but that will soon change when Ohio travels to Akron on Monday to make up a previously postponed game.
The Bobcats clawed their way back into Mid-American Conference Tournament contention by defeating Bowling Green 82-69 on Saturday. However, the Bobcats are going to have to defeat the Zips if they want to keep their seventh-place slot.
Game Information
Opponent: Akron
Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena
Time: 5 p.m.
Watch: ESPN3
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Meet the opponent
Probable starters
13 Lonasia Brewer
25 Jordyn Dawson
34 Reagan Bass
0 Annika Corcoran
30 Layne Ferrell
Individual statistical leaders
Points: Dawson (21.8 points per game)
Rebounds: Dawson (9.6 rebounds per game)
Assists: Dawson (3.9 assists per game)
Field goal percentage: Bass (56.2%)
3-point percentage: Stewart (50%)
Free throw percentage: Rachel Martindale (80%)
Team statistical profile
Points per game: 66.9
Rebounds per game: 36.1
Assists per game: 14.5
Turnovers per game: 14.2
Field goal percentage: 42.4%
3-point percentage: 33.8%
Free throw percentage: 67.9%
Series History
Akron leads the all-time series 46-21. Last season, the Bobcats split its series with the Zips. Since 2005, the two have been trading long-span winning and losing streaks.
Ohio lost the last meeting March 3, 2021. Akron skated by with a 71-67 win in James. A. Rhodes arena. Four of Ohio’s five starters started that game and played a majority of the game. Cece Hooks had 33 points that day.
Player to watch
Dawson — The redshirt senior is third in the MAC in scoring. She leads the Zips in points and rebounds. Dawson has scored more than 20 points 15 times this season. In Akron’s last game against Kent State, Dawson scored 30 points and tallied eight rebounds.