Ohio women's basketball (13-8, 7-4 MAC) faces Old Dominion (14-10, 6-6 SBC) on February 7, in a key MAC-SBC Challenge matchup at the Convocation Center, starting at 1 p.m. ET. This game highlights Black History Month for Ohio as they look to build on their recent victory against Western Michigan where they won 76-37. The Bobcats aim to continue their strong conference performance after being predicted to finish 10th in the preseason poll.

By the Numbers
  • Ohio averages 74.1 points per game, while Old Dominion averages 69.3 points.
  • Ohio has forced an average of 21.7 turnovers per game, compared to Old Dominion’s 17.7.
  • Ohio leads in steals with 12.3 per game, ranking first in the MAC.
State of Play
  • Ohio is currently in the top five of the MAC standings after a successful start to conference play.
  • Old Dominion is struggling with a conference record of 6-6, placing them in the mid-tier of the SBC.
  • This game marks the first meeting between the two teams in their history.
What's Next

Following the matchup against Old Dominion, Ohio will travel to play against Toledo on February 10, further impacting their conference standing.

Bottom Line

Ohio women’s basketball is on the rise and should capitalize on their home court advantage against Old Dominion to solidify their position in the MAC; a win is crucial for maintaining momentum and confidence.