Women's Basketball: Ohio maintains lead despite physical game against Kent State, wins 78-65
By Cameron Fields | Feb. 10, 2018Ohio defeated Kent State on the road Saturday 78-65.
Ohio defeated Kent State on the road Saturday 78-65.
The Bobcats last second layup wasn't able to fall as they lost at the last second.
Ohio will play Central Michigan at home Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Ohio has had lineup flexibility this season, and it showed Saturday against Ball State.
Cierra Hooks scored a career-high 28 points in the win.
Ball State will likely be a tough test for Ohio this weekend.
Former Ohio forward Kelly Karlis will transfer to Wisconsin next season.
Ohio's season ended Wednesday when it lost to Northern Illinois in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament.
All six seniors were honored for their accomplishments and the success they have brought to the program in their four years during Saturday's 62-48 win over Akron.
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Jasmine Weatherspoon blocks shots, rebounds and makes jokes. That's just her role on the Bobcats.
Ohio needs to earn two more wins to have a chance at gaining a top four seed in the MAC Tournament.
Ohio lost its third-straight Mid-American Conference game, this time to Buffalo 65-54 on Wednesday night.
With four games left in the season and Kent State ahead of Ohio in the MAC East Division, if Ohio wants to avoid starting the postseason in The Convo, it must win-out, and then some.
Ohio has only won one game against the Mid-American Conference West division's top teams.
Losing is something Ohio hasn't done a lot of since Boldon's first year. Now it's facing a two-game losing streak and hoping to regain ground before the conference tournament starts in March.
Ohio, led by Kelly Karlis and Amani Burke, sneaks by Ball State 72-68 on the road.
Ohio had a week to prepare for Ball State on Saturday and to work on strengthening the zone defense.
Ohio coach Bob Boldon has routinely turned around women's basketball programs.
Ohio only has seven games left in its regular season.