PAW PRINTS: The Week Ahead in Ohio Athletics

Monday, October 19

Kettering, Ohio

2026 Dayton Flyer Invitational

PAW PRINTS: The Week Ahead in Ohio Athletics

10/19/2026 10:36:00 AM | Baseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Golf, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball

ATHENS, Ohio – Men's and women's golf conclude their fall slates this week, while football returns to The Frank with the nation's longest active home winning streak! Check out everything that's ahead for Ohio Athletics in this week's Paw Prints.

FOOTBALL
Oct. 24 / vs Eastern Michigan / Athens, Ohio / Frank Solish Field at Peden Stadium/ 4 p.m. ET / ESPNU / Watch / Live Stats / Listen / Ohio Notes / EMU Notes / Digital Guide / Tickets / Heroes Day & Senior Day

The Ohio football team (5-2, 3-0 MAC) returns home to Peden Stadium to host Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Bobcats will look to extend their home streak to 17 wins, the longest in the nation. Kickoff on Frank Solich Field is set for 4:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPNU with Doug Sherman and Tyoka Jackson on the call. The Bobcats' matchup can also be heard on The Varsity Sports Network. Veteran Ohio radio personality Marty Bannister is reprising his role as Ohio's play-by-play broadcaster. Bannister will be joined by color analyst Rob Cornelius, who has been part of the broadcasts for more than two decades.

This matchup marks the 36th time the two teams have clashed, with Ohio seeking to win their fifth straight against Eastern Michigan. The last time the Bobcats faced the Eagles, Ohio came out victorious, 28-21.

Ohio is coming off a dominant 48-7 road victory against Sacramento State to improve to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in Mid-American Conference play. Ohio's defense held Sacramento State scoreless through three quarters, forcing multiple punts and a missed field goal before the Hornets broke up the shutout early in the fourth quarter. On offense, the Bobcats scored five rushing touchdowns from four different ball carriers, with junior running back Duncan Brune punching in two scores and redshirt freshman running back Irving Brown leading the team with 87 rushing yards and his first career touchdown. Special teams contributed once again, with graduate student Will Hryszko connecting on a career-long 50-yard field goal on the first play of the second quarter, adding a 37-yarder later in the half as Ohio built a 27-0 halftime lead. Graduate student quarterback Nick Poulos threw for 165 yards in his return to California, including a career-long 67-yard touchdown pass to redshirt freshman wide receiver Preston Bowman on the opening drive of the second half. Individually, redshirt sophomore safety Darren James-Hamilton led Ohio's defense with six tackles, while freshman linebacker Alex Brown added five stops. Redshirt senior linebacker Michael Molnar continued his strong season with three tackles and a sack, while redshirt sophomore cornerback Barry Dillon recorded his first interception as a Bobcat, setting up a Hryszko field goal.

Eastern Michigan is coming off a 34-14 loss to Toledo that snapped its three-game MAC winning streak, dropping the Eagles to 4-4 overall and 3-1 in conference play. Quarterback Noah Kim threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-36 passing. Wide receiver Joshua Long led the receiving group with seven catches for 84 yards and a career-long 30-yard touchdown, and Harold Mack Jr. hauled in his team-leading fourth touchdown of the season. Defensively, linebacker Bryce Llewellyn led Eastern Michigan with a season-high 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, along with a pass breakup and a forced fumble.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Oct. 21 / vs. Denison (Exhibition) / Athens, Ohio / Convocation Center / 7 p.m. ET / Live Stats / Free Admission

The Ohio women's basketball team will be hosting an exhibition game against Denison on Wednesday, Oct. 21 in the Convocation Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET and admission is free to fans.

MEN'S GOLF
Oct. 19-20 / at 2026 Dayton Flyer Invitational / Kettering, Ohio / NCR CC-South Course / 9 a.m. ET / Live Results

Ohio men's golf conclude its fall slate this week when they head to the 2026 Dayton Flyer Invitational Oct. 19-20. The two-day event is hosted by Dayton at the NCR CC South Course in Kettering, Ohio. Monday's two rounds are set to begin at 9 a.m. ET, when the final 18 holes played on Tuesday.

Competing at the 2026 Dayton Flyer Invitational are; Illinois State, Belmont, Dayton, Ball State, Marshall, Oakland, Miami, Cleveland State, Ohio, Wright State, St. Thomas, DePaul and Butler.

Competing for Ohio is junior Mikey Schutte, sophomores Rylan Hall and Gabriel Mainella and freshmen Jack Marsh and Cole Jones. Competing as an individual is sophomore Jack Flores.

Ohio is coming off a 12thplace finish at the 2026 Moraine Intercollediate last weekend in Kettering, Ohio. As a team, Ohio started the week hot, shooting a 284 in the first round that put the team in in the top three in the tournament heading into the second round. The Bobcats followed it in up with rounds of 298 and 309 to finish the week in Kettering. Hall had his best round of the year in round one, shooting five under par after sinking six birdies. He followed up that first round by shooting eight over in the next two rounds to close out his week at eight over par, tying for 33rd place.

WOMEN'S GOLF
Oct.19-20 / at 2026 Dayton Flyer Invitational / Kettering, Ohio / NCR CC-North Course / 9 a.m. ET / Live Results

Ohio women's golf conclude its fall slate this week when they head to the 2026 Dayton Flyer Invitational Oct. 19-20. The two-day event is hosted by Dayton at the NCR CC North Course in Kettering, Ohio. Monday's two rounds are set to begin at 9 a.m. ET, when the final 18 holes played on Tuesday.

Competing at this year's event are; Central Michigan, IU-Indy, Oakland, UIC, Loyola Chicago, Dayton, Ohio State, NKU, Xavier, Toledo, EKU, Ohio and Butler.

On the green for Ohio this week are seniors Zoe Luebbers and Morgan Rodgers, junior Ally Turner and sophomore Paige Treherne and Katie Husted. Meanwhile, junior Saylor Wharff and freshman Charlotte Soller will be competing as individuals.

Ohio last competed at the 2026 Butler Fall Invitational Oct. 5-6, where the Bobcats placed tied for fourth place. As a team, Ohio started round one off shooting 292 (+14), followed by a 296 (+16) to finish day one in third place. In the final round, Ohio shot a 302 (+22). Individually, Luebbers led the Bobcats on the green, recording a round one score of 73 (+3). In round two, Luebbers shot a 72 (+2) and finished the day tied for sixth. During the third round, Luebbers again shot a 72 (+2) and finished the Invitational tied for 6th place with an overall score of 217 (+7).

FIELD HOCKEY
Oct. 23 / at Ball State / Muncie, Ind. / Briner Sports Complex/ 12 p.m. ET / Watch / Live Stats
Oct. 24 / vs Queens / Muncie, Ind. / Briner Sports Complex/ 12 p.m. ET / Live Stats

Field hockey (7-7, 4-3 MAC) is back in action this week when the Bobcats head to Muncie, Ind. for two games. The Bobcats will take on Ball State (3-11, 1-6 MAC) on Friday, Oct. 23. First touch is set for Noon ET at the Briner Sports Complex and can be seen on the Ball State Athletics website. Ohio is back in action on Saturday, Oct. 24 when Ohio takes on Queens (3-8) on a neutral site. First touch is set for Noon ET at the Briner Sports Complex.

Ohio is coming off a 1-1 week where Ohio defeated Longwood, 3-1 on Sunday. Individually, sophomore back Ava Florence had five shots on goal and scored two goals on the day. Sophomore midfielder Tori Cisney had one goal on one shot goal and an assist while junior back Deborah James had an assist and two shots on goal. Junior back Ava Hershberger had a shot on goal and an assist. In goal, junior Molly Schreiner allowed one goal in 60 minutes of action.

Ball State 3-11overall and 1-6 in MAC play and is coming off a loss to Miami on Sunday. Jade Vandevoorde leads the Cardinals with two goals, six assists and 10 points. In goal, Carleigh Hofelich has played in 13 games and has allowed 42 goals and has made 96 saves for a .696 save percentage.

Queens is 3-8 overall and is coming off a loss at Old Dominion on Oct. 12. Ohio defeated Queens, 3-2, earlier this season. Jaxin Frazer and Maddie Just lead Queens with three goals, one assist and seven points each. In goal, Madison Destefano has made 11 starts, allowing 48 goals and making 88 saves for a .647 save percentage.

VOLLEYBALL
Oct. 23 / at Toledo / Toledo, Ohio / Savage Arena / 6 p.m. ET / ESPN+ / Watch / Live Stats
Oct. 24 / at Toledo / Toledo, Ohio / Savage Arena / 4:30 p.m. ET / ESPN+ / Watch / Live Stats

Ohio volleyball (11-8, 4-4 MAC) is set to travel to Toledo (14-4, 6-2 MAC) for a two-game conference series, starting on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. ET. Both game will be available to watch on ESPN+.

Ohio has an 11-8 overall and 4-4 conference record heading into the weekend. The Bobcats average 13.42 kills, 12.45 assists, 1.48 aces, 12.65 digs and 1.65 blocks per set. Ohio currently has a .238 team hitting percentage.

Toledo has a 14-4 overall and 6-2 conference record heading into the weekend. The Rockets average 14.09 kills, 13.22 assists, 1.37 aces, 17.60 digs and 1.76 blocks per set. Toledo currently has a .248 team hitting percentage.

SOCCER
Oct. 25 / at Ball State / Muncie, Ind. / Briner Sports Complex/ 1 p.m. ET / Watch / Live Stats

This week, Ohio soccer (5-8-1, 2-5-1 MAC) is back in action for one match this week when they head to Muncie, Ind. on Sunday, Oct. 25 to take on Ball State (6-5-4, 3-2-2 MAC). First touch is set for 1 p.m. ET and can be seen on the Ball State Athletics website.

Ohio is coming off a 1-1 week that saw Ohio defeat Eastern Michigan, 1-0, at home on Sunday afternoon. Redshirt senior Ella Deevers helped lead the Bobcats to a 1-1 week, keeping the Bobcats alive for a top-six spot for the 2026 MAC Tournament. Overall, Denver's scored one goal on two shots with one on goal. She recorded a .500 shot percentage and a .500 shots on goal percentage, while registering two points and a game-winning goal.Freshman Ayla Rammel was solid for the Bobcats between the pipes this week, leading Ohio to a 1-1 record. Overall, Rammel allowed one goal and made 10 saves on 11 shots on goal faced and 30 shots total. She also registered a 0.50 goals against average and a .909 save percentage for the week, while also recording a shutout.

Ball State is 6-5-4 overall and 3-2-2 in MAC play and are coming off a road win at Toledo on Sunday. Kaelyn Valleau leads Ball State with three goals, one assist and seven points, while in goal, Kate Pallante has started all 15 games, allowing 13 goals and making 54 saves for a .806 save percentage.

BASEBALL
Oct. 20 / vs Ontario Blue Jays / Athens, Ohio / Bob Wren Stadium/ 4 p.m. ET
Oct. 25 / vs Wright State / Athens, Ohio / Bob Wren Stadium/ 2 p.m. ET

Ohio baseball will be back in action with two games at home this week. The Bobcats will host the Ontario Blue Jays on Tuesday, Oct. 20 4 p.m. ET. Ohio will conclude its 2026 fall schedule against Wright State on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. ET.