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ATHENS, Ohio -- The Ohio men's basketball team (5-7, 0-1 MAC) are back in action on Monday, Dec. 22 against Miami-Hamilton (5-3), for the final matchup before the holiday break. Tip-off is set for Noon ET inside the Convocation Center and can be seen on ESPN+ where
Gabe Genovesi and Kate Cummings will have the call.
The Bobcats' matchup can also be heard on the Ohio Sports Network from Learfield, presented by Holzer Health System. Jason Toy begins his second season on the mic for the Bobcats and will be joined by veteran Dave Cecutti. WXTQ (Power 105) in Athens returns as the 11-station net- work's flagship and can be heard on the Varsity Network App.
ATHENS GIVES BACK/CAMP DAY
On December 22, its Athens'' Give Back and Camper Reunion Day. Those who bring three or more canned food items will receive free admission. Also, anyone who attended a Men's Basketball camp this past summer will get in free if they wear their camp shirt.
ALL-TIME MATCHUP
This is the first ever matchup between Ohio and Miami-Hamilton
SCOUTING MIAMI-HAMILTON
Miami-Hamilton is currently 5-3 overall and are coming off a game against Southeastern Illinois University on Sunday (Dec. 21) afternoon.
The Harriers fell to NAIA Thomas Moore, 79-50, on Friday on the road.
SCOUTING OHIO
Ohio is 5-7 overall and is coming off a 68-58 loss to Bowling Green in Athens on Saturday.
Ohio is averaging 75.0 points a game, while shooting 45.5 percent from the field, 27.5 percent from three and 67.3 percent from the line. The Bobcats also add 34.5 rebounds a game, while dishing out 12.9 assists and recording 6.1 steals a contest. Ohio is also forcing opponents to turn the ball over 12.8 times a game, scoring on average 13.8 points off them.
Meanwhile, Ohio opponents are averaging 78.0 points a game, while shooting 44.9 percent from the field, 35.5 percent from three and 74.5 percent from the line. Opponents are averaging 37.1 rebounds, 14.3 assists and 6.8 steals a game, while forcing Ohio to turn the ball over an average of 12.0 times a game, while scoring on average 13.7 points off them.
Individually, Ohio is led by senior guard Jackson Paveletzke with 16.8 points and 4.0 assists a game, while shooting 53.0 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from three. Senior forward Aidan Hadaway adds 13.9 points and 7.8 rebounds a game, while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 68.0 percent from the line, while redshirt junior forward Javan Simmons adds 12.9 points and 4.7 rebounds a game, while shooting 47.6 percent from the field.
UP NEXT
After a few days off, the Bobcats are back in action on Tuesday, Dec. 30 when they head to Mount Pleasant, Mich. to take on Central Michigan. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. ET inside McGurik Arena and can be seen on ESPN+.
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