OHIO BOBCATS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Competing in Athens since the program's founding in 1804, Ohio University basketball operates from the Convocation Center and currently competes at 14-13 overall under third-year head coach Jeff Boals. The Bobcats' balanced offensive output of 77.3 points per game through the regular season—nearly matching their defensive surrender rate of 77.0—reflects the program's mid-tier consistency within the Mid-American Conference, where Ohio holds a 6-4 conference record. With 11-6 home court performance against 3-7 road results, the team's strength lies within its own venue despite a 24,937-student enrollment base spread across the historic Ohio institution.
Coach Boals has assembled a 15-player roster that continues navigating mid-season adjustments characteristic of developmental basketball at the Group of Five level. Ohio's point differential of just 0.3 per game illustrates a competitive program operating near even margins—neither dominating opponents nor suffering blowout defeats. The Convocation Center crowd advantage figures prominently in the team's home-court profile, where the Bobcats have maintained possession and execution standards at measurably higher levels than their three-win road performance might suggest. Conference tournament positioning remains achievable given the Bobcats' 6-4 league standing heading into closing fixtures.
KEY FACTS
| School | Ohio University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Athens, Ohio |
| Venue | Convocation Center (OH) |
| Head Coach | Jeff Boals |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Chase Boals | F |
| 22 | Jalen Breath | F |
| 21 | Jesse Burris | G |
| 3 | Dior Conners | G |
| 6 | Elijah Elliott | G |
| 5 | Ayden Evans | F |
| 24 | Jordan Fisher | F |
| 10 | Aidan Hadaway | F |
| 4 | JJ Kelly | G |
| 17 | Kiir Kuany | F |
| 8 | Zay Mosley | F |
| 13 | Jackson Paveletzke | G |
| 11 | Carter Reese | G |
| 0 | Ajay Sheldon | G |
| 1 | Javan Simmons | F |
SEASON RECORD
15-17
Overall
11-8
Home
4-9
Away
7-7
Conference
77.9 PPG / 78.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 85-89 |
| Nov 7 | Illinois State Redbirds | W 72-68 |
| Nov 12 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 60-90 |
| Nov 15 | Louisville Cardinals | L 81-106 |
| Nov 20 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 73-76 |
| Nov 24 | George Mason Patriots | L 69-92 |
| Nov 25 | Loyola Marymount Lions | L 58-70 |
| Dec 4 | Maine Black Bears | W 79-57 |
| Dec 6 | Marshall Thundering Herd | W 88-81 |
| Dec 13 | St. Bonaventure Bonnies | W 88-83 |
| Dec 17 | Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops | W 89-56 |
| Dec 20 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 58-68 |
| Dec 22 | Miami (OH)-Hamilton Harriers | W 102-59 |
| Dec 30 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 80-64 |
| Jan 3 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 68-67 |
| Jan 6 | Massachusetts Minutemen | W 86-83 |
| Jan 10 | Buffalo Bulls | W 91-80 |
| Jan 14 | Toledo Rockets | L 85-101 |
| Jan 17 | Ball State Cardinals | L 71-76 |
| Jan 21 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 80-77 |
| Jan 24 | Akron Zips | L 65-86 |
| Jan 28 | Kent State Golden Flashes | L 57-72 |
| Jan 31 | Buffalo Bulls | W 95-83 |
| Feb 4 | Western Michigan Broncos | W 91-71 |
| Feb 8 | Old Dominion Monarchs | L 72-78 |
| Feb 14 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 74-90 |
| Feb 18 | Ball State Cardinals | W 69-57 |
| Feb 21 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 74-66 |
| Feb 28 | Toledo Rockets | L 67-79 |
| Mar 4 | Massachusetts Minutemen | L 82-94 |
| Mar 7 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 108-110 |
| Mar 12 | Kent State Golden Flashes | L 75-86 |
ANALYTICS
-0.7
Pt Diff
L4
Streak
51.0%
SOS
#144
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.5284
108.8
Adj O
107.8
Adj D
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Ohio Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Ohio Men's Basketball compete in?
- Ohio Bobcats Men's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Ohio play men's basketball home games?
- Ohio Men's Basketball plays home games at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH.
- Who is the head coach of Ohio Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Ohio Bobcats Men's Basketball is Jeff Boals.
- When was Ohio Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Ohio Men's Basketball is not currently available.