The Ohio Bobcats and the Arkansas State Red Wolves are facing off against one another in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge inside the First National Bank Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats (13-10) are on a four-game winning streak after an 84-79 overtime road win over the Ball State Cardinals on Tuesday. The Red Wolves (10-14) are coming off a 77-73 home loss on Wednesday against the James Madison Dukes.
The Ohio Bobcats are coming off an 84-79 overtime road win over the Ball State Cardinals in their most recent game. The Bobcats were able to shoot the ball well as they were able to shoot 28-of-58 (48.3%) overall, 7-of-25 (28.0%) from distance and 26 attempts at the charity stripe. Senior guard Jaylin Hunter stepped up as in 36 minutes he posted 32 points, five rebounds, five assists and a pair of steals. The defense did a decent job as Ball State was able to shoot 42.3% from the field, 30.4% from beyond the arc and 19 trips to the charity stripe.
The Ohio Bobcats have been able to score the ball as they are shooting 46.0% from the floor while scoring 78.4 points per game. The defense has been similar as they are giving up 71.2 points per g ame up to this point.
Injury Report for Ohio
Forward IJ Ezuma: Undisclosed (OUT)