BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Ohio women's basketball team (10-4, 4-0 MAC) defeated Buffalo (2-13, 0-4 MAC) 71-59 and earned its fifth-straight win on Saturday, Jan. 10.
 
Ohio shot 47.4 percent from the field, 25.0 percent from the arc and 68.4 percent from the line. The Bobcats finished with 29 rebounds, 18 assists, 10 steals and two blocks.
 
Four Bobcats finished with double-figure points including team leaders, junior Bailey Tabeling (Seymour, Ind.) and sophomore Danni Scully (Park Ridge, Ill.). Tabeling and Scully both scored 14 points each, a career high for Scully, and shot 6-for-9 from the field. Tabeling also led the team in assists and steals. The junior finished with four steals and a career-high seven assists.
 
Redshirt sophomore Bella Ranallo (Lake Forest, Ill.) and junior Antonicia Moultrie (Nassau, Bahamas) also scored in double figures. Both players finished with 11 points each. Moultrie shot 5-for-5 from the field and 1-for-1 from the line. Ranallo shot 3-for-6 from the field and 5-for-6 from the line.
 
Redshirt sophomore Monica Williams (Indianapolis, Ind.) led the team in rebounding with a total of six boards.
 
The Bobcats dominated the first quarter. After a couple missed shots, Ohio found its groove on offense. A three pointer by Tabeling got Ohio on the board with 8:44 left on the clock.  Halfway through the first period, Ohio led Buffalo 6-2. Ohio's defense played a big part in limiting Buffalo's scoring and producing offensive opportunities. The Bobcats finished with three steals and forced six Buffalo turnovers. Ohio led Buffalo 16-4 at the end of the first quarter.
 
The second quarter was more competitive than the first with Ohio only outscoring Buffalo 17-16. At 8:08 left on the clock, the Bobcats led the Bulls 22-8. A layup by Moultrie gave Ohio a 26-12 lead with 5:53 to go The Bobcats held a 33-19 lead over the Bulls with just under two minutes to play. Heading into the locker room, Ohio led Buffalo 33-20.
 
Ohio struggled in the third quarter as Buffalo looked to close in on the Bobcats' lead. With 5:38 left on the clock, Buffalo had cut Ohio's lead to 38-33. The combined efforts of Ranallo, Moultrie and Tabeling helped Ohio get back on track in the final four minutes of the third quarter. After three quarters of play, Ohio led Buffalo 51-38.
 
Ohio's fourth quarter was highlighted by an impressive performance with Scully in the paint. Scully scored 12 of her 14 points in the final quarter in addition to recording three rebounds and drawing three fouls. Despite their efforts, the Bulls were unable to catch up to the Bobcats. Ohio went on to win the game, 71-59.
 
The Bobcats will be back in action at Kent State on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. ET and the game will be available to watch on ESPN+.
 
#OUohyeah