SPORTS

Soccer: Ohio keepers a close-knit crew

Ohio’s trio of goalkeepers might be listed in different spots on the depth chart, but they are a cohesive unit pushing each other to get better.

Field Hockey: Former coach honored with jersey patches

Former Ohio field hockey coach Catherine Brown died Aug. 6, but her legacy lives on in the form of a commemorative patch.

Bobcats cut it close in road win against UMass

Fireworks lit up the sky above Gillette Stadium after Ohio’s 37-34 triumph against Massachusetts on Saturday, but both teams saw explosiveness on the field long before the game ended.

Field Hockey: 'Cats crush Hawks in shutout match

After last weekend’s disappointment and frustration, Ohio righted the ship Friday

Volleyball: Ohio achieves nine-set streak

Since losing its Mid-American Conference opener last weekend, Ohio has won nine consecutive sets and is in the midst of a three-match winning streak, all against MAC opponents.

Hockey: Bobcats ice Panthers, win big

Pittsburgh had trouble finding the net in the series against Ohio. The only tallies the Panthers made were in the loss column.

Soccer: Finley scores Ohio's only goal in tie with Ball State

It was a black-tie affair on the pitch at Chessa Field as the Bobcats unveiled their new black jerseys at home Sunday.

Live Blog: Ohio vs. UMass

FOXBORO, Ma. — Ohio begins its Mid-American Conference play against UMass Saturday. Although the Bobcats (4-0) are just entering MAC play, the Minutemen (0-4) fell to Miami last week in their first-ever MAC game.  

Football: Battered Bobcats brave uptempo UMass offense

FOXBOROUGH, Ma. — Ohio offense didn’t show much bite in its first-ever game against Massachusetts Saturday, but instead opted for a bit of tug-and-pull, which was eventually enough to put the Bobcats in the driver’s seat at Gillette Stadium.

Soccer: RedHawks scrape by Bobcats in narrow victory

With 14 minutes remaining in its Friday match against Ohio, Miami sophomore forward Jess Kodiak struck the game’s first goal in which was a highly physical affair.

STAFF PICKS: Who is going to win the game Saturday, Ohio or UMass?

Q&A: Daily Collegian beat writer explains UMass' MAC expectations

Earlier this week, I spoke with Stephen Hewitt, the Daily Collegian's co-sports editor and football beat reporter, about what he's seen from the Minutemen this season and how the team's expectations have lined up with their performance in their first year in Mid-American Conference play. Here's a transcript of our conversation, edited for content and clarity.

Volleyball: 'Cats prepare to take down Eagles

Despite three tightly contested sets, Ohio extended its winning streak against Kent State to 21 consecutive wins in Mid-American Conference play Thursday at The Convo.

Soccer: Ohio looks to keep the ball rolling at home

When Miami comes to town Friday, Ohio will be fighting for a place in the Mid-American Conference rankings and, though early in the season, a shot at dictating how the remainder of its conference play pans out.

Football: Ohio will remain humble in game against Massachusetts

When asked about his status for Saturday’s game against Massachusetts, redshirt junior quarterback Tyler Tettleton’s response was simple: He plans to be under center when the offense trots out onto the field at Gillette Stadium.

Hockey: Perfect-record teams to face off

Although the Bobcats made winning look effortless this past weekend with a scoring onslaught that has propelled them to a perfect 2-0 record, coach Dan Morris does not expect this weekend to be as easy.

Field Hockey: 'Cats seek to come out strong against St. Joseph's

Although Ohio has dropped its past two games and three of the past four, the Bobcats will work on making their record reflective of their level of play as they travel to Philadelphia on Friday to take on St. Joseph’s.

Field Hockey: Student leaves Holland for OU to try her luck at American field hockey

For Dutch-born freshman Nicole van Batenburg, the option of playing field hockey wasn’t the major reason she decided to attend college in the United States.

Men's and Women's Cross Country: 'Cats travel to Indiana, Cedarville for weekend competitions

It’s a weekend committed to endurance as the men and women’s cross country team travel not only to South Bend, Ind., but to Cedarville, Ohio as well.

Football: Redshirt freshman applies skills obtained in wrestling to a whole new sports arena

When Miles Chapman walked out onto the field for Ohio’s season opener against Penn State, he realized a childhood passion that he thought would be tossed by the wayside after his high-school graduation.