ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio women's basketball team (1-1, 0-0 MAC) is set to host Morehead State (1-1, 0-0 OVC) on Thursday, Nov. 11 in the Convocation Center. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. ET and the game will be available to watch on ESPN+.
 
RUFUS FIELD TRIP GAME
The Rufus Field Trip Game will be an educational day with complete exposure to division I women's basketball. Pre-registration is required and while there is no limit to the number of students or chaperones your group can bring; schools are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
 
Important Information

• Schools can begin arriving to the Convocation Center at 10 AM, the game will begin at 11 AM and is expected two end at 1 PM.
• Prior to arrival you will receive instructions on where drop off, pick up, bus parking, and your seating location will be. Additionally, Ohio Athletics representatives will be available to help guide those as needed.
• This year, Head Coach Bob Boldon will provide pizza to schools that select that option.
• If schools wish to bring their own lunch please pack them in a bin per school or classroom for athletic department staff to transport to your seating location
• Additionally, the concession stand will be open and available.
• There will be no charge for tickets or parking, this is a free event designed to engage students and the community with our Division I athletics program.
• There are ample restrooms available in the Convocation Center and we can accommodate special requests and needs

SCOUTING MOREHEAD STATE
Morehead State has a 1-1 overall record heading into its matchup at Ohio.
 
The Eagles average 71.5 PPG; shooting 40.7 percent from the field, 30.5 percent from the arc and 72.5 percent from the line. The team averages 39.0 rebounds, 16.0 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.0 blocks per game. The Eagles have forced 16.5 turnvoers per game and average 17.5 points off turnovers.
 
Morehead State's opponents average 71.5 PPG; shooting 35.5 percent from the field, 25.5 percent from the arc and 75.0 percent from the line. Opponents average 44.0 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 5.5 steals and 7.5 blocks per game. Opponents have forced Morehead State to give up 17.5 turnovers per game and average 12.0 points off turnovers.
 
SCOUTING OHIO
Ohio has a 1-1 overall record heading into its matchup with Morehead State.
 
The Bobcats average 73.0 PPG; shooting 42.2 percent from the field, 29.5 percent from the arc and 65.2 percent from the line. The team averages 27.0 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 12.5 steals and 2.5 blocks per game. The Bobcats have forced 28.0 turnovers per game and average 25.0 points off turnovers.
 
Ohio's opponents average 79.0 PPG; shooting 46.5 percent from the field, 36.5 percent from the arc and 80.5 percent from the line. Opponents average 40.5 rebounds, 18.5 assists, 9.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Opponents have forced Ohio to give up 19.5 turnovers per game and average 24.0 points off turnovers.
 
LAST TIME VS MOREHEAD STATE
Ohio and Morehead State last played each other during the 2023-24 season when Ohio fell to Morehead State, 89-6-.
 
ALL TIME VS MOREHEAD STATE
Morehead State leads Ohio in the two teams' all-time series, 8-4.
 
LAST TIME OUT
The Ohio women's basketball team (1-1, 0-0 MAC) fell to Columbia (2-0, 0-0 IVY) 92-74 in its home opener on Sunday, Nov. 9.
 
Ohio shot 41.9 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from the arc and 61.1 percent from the line. The Bobcats finished with 24 rebounds, 14 assists, two blocks and eight steals.
 
Redshirt sophomore Bella Ranallo (Lake Forest, Ill.) led the Bobcats in scoring with a career-high 18 points; shooting 7-for-11 from the field, 3-for-7 from the arc, and 1-for-2 from the line. Junior Asiah Baxter (Indianapolis, Ind.) scored a career-high 16 points. Baxter finished 6-for-7 from the field, 3-for-4 from the arc and 1-for-1 from the line. Graduate student Aliah McWhorter (Cincinnati, Ohio) recorded 10 points and recorded a team-high five rebounds and two blocks.
 
Junior Bailey Tabeling (Seymour, Ind.) led the team in assists with a total of four. Sophomore Danni Scully (Park Ridge, Ill.) and redshirt sophomore Monica Williams (Indianapolis, Ind.) led the team in steals with two each.
 
Ohio got off to a good start with a 5-0 scoring run. However, Columbia fought back and was able to take a 12-11 lead with 3:00 left in the first quarter. The Lions maintained their lead and the Bobcats trailed 23-18 after the first quarter.
 
With 4:39 left in the second quarter, Ohio trailed Columbia 34-27. Ohio came in within four points, trailing 38-34 with 2:30 to go. Despite the pressure from Ohio, Columbia maintained its lead over the Bobcats. Heading into the locker room, Columbia led Ohio 45-35.
 
After three quarters of play, Columbia led Ohio 76-50. Ohio fought back in the fourth quarter but could not close the gap. Columbia went on to win the game 92-74.
 
VETERAN BOBCATS
The Ohio women's basketball team has nine players returning for the 2025-26 season.
 
Among Ohio's returners is standout Bailey Tabeling, a junior guard who led the Bobcats in almost all statistical categories last season. Tabeling played and started in all 29 games, compiled 897 minutes played and averaged 30.9 minutes per game. Last season, Tabeling finished with a team-high 121 rebounds (4.2), 68 assists and 57 steals. She also ranked second on the team for points with 361 points total. Tabeling averaged 12.4 PPG; shooting 35.8 percent from the field, 27.8 percent from the arc and 76.1 percent from the line.
 
Throughout the 2024-25 season, Tabeling recorded 18 double-figure point games and her first-career double-double. She also led the team in scoring in nine games, led the team in rebounds in seven games, led the team in assists in 14 games and led the team in steals in 11 games.
 
Graduate student Aliah McWhorter is another important returner for Ohio this season. With the departure of talented leaders, McWhorter is one of the most experienced players on the team. Last season, McWhorter played in 27 games, making four starts, playing 682 minutes and averaging 25.3 minutes per game. The graduate student finished with 175 points (6.5 PG), 67 rebounds (2.5 PG), 52 assists, 32 steals and nine blocks. She averaged 6.5 PPG; shooting 42.4 percent from the field, 37.0 percent from the arc and 67.1 percent form the line. McWhorter also ranked second on the team for assists.
 
After experiencing a season-ending injury in the beginning of last season, redshirt sophomore Monica Williams returns to the court for the Bobcats. In only six games, Williams recorded 45 points (7.5 PG), 34 rebounds (45.7 PG), 14 assists, 10 steals and one block.
 
Other notable returners that earned spots in the starting lineup last season includes junior Asiah Baxter and sophomore Gigi Bower. Baxter appeared in 29 games, making 26 starts and amassing 604 minutes (20.8 PG). She finished with 91 points, 99 rebounds (3.4 PG), 34 assists, 24 steals and three blocks. Baxter averaged 3.1 PPG; shooting 28.9 percent from he field, 26.3 percent from the arc and 60.6 percent from the line. Baxter also led the team in rebounds in four games, in assists in five games and in steals in two games.
 
Bower appeared in 26 games and made 11 starts during her freshman season. She amassed 509 minutes played and averaged 19.6 minutes per game. Bower finished with 106 points, 52 (2.0 PG), 32 assists, 16 steals and two blocks. Bower averaged 4.1 PPG; shooting 31.1 percent from the field, 26.0 percent from the arc and 69.0 percent from the line. She recorded the first 20-point game of her career against Ohio Christian with a career-high 21 points. 
 
Coming off the bench for Ohio is sophomore Danni Scully and senior Cassidy Lafler. In her debut season with Ohio, Scully appeared in 26 games, amassed 429 minutes played and averaged 16.5 minutes per game. She finished the season with 64 points, 61 rebounds, 16 assists, 13 steals and four blocks.
 
After missing most of the 2023-24 season due to injury, Lafler appeared in 21 games and amassed 265 minutes player (12.6 PG). She finished with 61 points, 37 rebounds, 12 assists, 10 steals and six blocks.
 
WELCOME TO ATHENS
Ohio welcomes five newcomers, including two freshmen and three transfers to its 2025-26 roster.
 
Elli Garnett (Graduate Student; Lakewood, Colo.): A 5-11 forward, Garnett joins the Bobcats after playing at Nicholls State for a season. During the 2024-25 season, she played in 31 games, making 31 starts and amassing 874 minutes played (28.2 PG). Garnett recorded 256 points (8.3 PG), 193 rebounds (6.2 PG), 43 assists, 38 steals and four blocks. Garnett shot 37.0 percent from the field, 23.4 percent from the arc and 68.5 percent from the line.
 
ReRe Jennings (Freshman; Killeen, Texas): A 5-11 guard, Jennings played basketball at Harker Heights High School. She has garnered several awards and honors including being 2025 McDonald's All-American nominee. Jennings' other accolades include 2024-25 All-State Basketball honoree, District 12-6A MVP, 12-6A First Team All-District, 5A-6A Legacy Basketball All-Star and 2024-25 Lady Knights Offensive MVP. In her high school career, she scored more than 1,500 points. Jennings led her team to a 25-10 overall record and a 12-6A District Championships title.
 
Vivienne Macheck (Freshman; Embrach, Zürich): A 5-10 guard, Macheck played basketball basketball at the United School of Sports, Macheck also played basketball at Napoleon High School (Ohio) from 2021-22. She was a member of the u23 BC Alte Kanti Arau team, serving as captain in 2024 and 2025. Macheck helped the u23 BC Alte Kanti Arau team to a 2025 Swiss National Championship title. During the 2024-25 season, Macheck appeared in 43 games with the team. 
 
Antonicia Moultrie (Junior; Nassau, Bahamas):  A 5-9 guard, Moultrie played two seasons at Garden City Community College. She played a total of 59 games, made 59 starts and accumulated 2,192 minutes played. Moultrie tallied 709 points; shooting 48.3 percent from the field, 21.7 percent from the arc and 77.1 percent from the line. Moultrie also averagd 10.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.9 steals per game. At Garden City CC, she recorded 36 double-figure point games and 19 double-doubles.
 
Bella Ranallo (Redshirt Sophomore; Lake Forest, Ill.): A 5-6 guard, Ranallo played two seasons at Clemson before joining the Bobcats. During the 2023-24, Ranallo played in seven games for the Tigers. She also recorded three points, two assists and one rebound. Ranallo was also a four-year letterwinner for basketball at Lake Forest High School. During high school, she was three-time all-conference honoree and reached the 1,000 points milestone as a senior. Ranallo earned the Outstanding Senior Athlete award and led her team to two regional championships.
 
2025-26 MAC PRESEASON POLL
The Ohio women's basketball team was selected to finish 10th in the 2025-26 Mid-American Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
 
Kent State was picked to finish first with 133 points and five first-place votes. Toledo (118) and UMass (115) also received first-place votes and were picked to finished second and third, respectively. The Golden Flashes were also picked to win the MAC Championships with UMass, Toledo, Ball State and Miami also receiving votes.
 
2025-26 MAC-SBC CHALLENGE
The MAC-SBC Challenge -- the third installment of a scheduling alliance in men's and women's basketball -- will tip off on Monday, Nov. 3, with 13 Mid-American Conference (MAC) men's basketball programs hosting 13 Sun Belt Conference (SBC) teams, while the 13 MAC women's basketball programs will visit 13 SBC teams.
 
The second MAC-SBC Challenge contest for each team will take place in February, with the matchups based on real-time NET rankings and announced in January. The MAC women and Sun Belt men will host the February matchups.
 
Each MAC and Sun Belt team included in the MAC-SBC Challenge is guaranteed one home and one away game each season. Scheduling assistance is provided by Ordinal Sports Group. In addition to relevant NET data, geography and frequency of past contests are considered in determining the matchups. Each MAC-SBC Challenge game will be carried on an ESPN platform.
 
BOBCATS STAFF: FAMILIAR FACES
Ohio returns its entire coaching staff from last season. Associate Head Coach Tavares Jackson joins head coach, Bob Bolden, in his 13th season with the Bobcats. All of Ohio's assistant coaches return this season with Chelsea Welch and Kaylee Gregory Bambule entering their fourth season and Abby Garnett entering her second season. Director of Operations Ebony Pegues enters her fifth season with the program.
 
UP NEXT
The Bobcats will be back in action at Xavier on Thursday, Nov. 20. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET and the game will be available to watch on ESPN+.
 
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