Fast facts
League: Division I (NCAA)
Team: Ohio Bobcats
Head Coach: Jeff Boals
Team Mascot: Rufus the Bobcat
Year Opened: 1968
Capacity: 13000
City / State: Athens / Ohio
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
The Battle of the Bricks
Rival Team: Miami RedHawks
Every varsity sports matchup between the Ohio Bobcats and Miami RedHawks counts towards the annual Battle of the Bricks competition. The winner walks away with bragging rights over their most hated rival, so every contest between these two schools is a can’t miss. If you can only make it to one Ohio basketball game, then make sure to be in attendance when the Bobcats take on the RedHawks.
Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips
Rival Team: Akron Zips
Ohio-Akron may not have the history of some other rivalries, but it’s still one of the best rivalries in the MAC. The stakes are always high when the Bobcats and Zips meet as the two teams have consistently been among the best teams in the MAC over the last ten years. The two have met in several conference championship games since 2009, so don’t miss it when Ohio and Akron square off.
Ohio Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd
Rival Team: Marshall Thundering Herd
Ohio and Marshall have a long-running rivalry that stems from the Thundering Herds’ time in the MAC. Despite Marshall’s departure from the MAC, there are still a lot of bragging rights on the line when these two meet, so don’t miss your chance to see Ohio take on Marshall.
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Fast facts
League: Division I (NCAA)
Team: Ohio Bobcats
Head Coach: Jeff Boals
Team Mascot: Rufus the Bobcat
Year Opened: 1968
Capacity: 13000
City / State: Athens / Ohio
