Ohio Women’s Basketball Travels to Eastern Michigan for Key Mid-American Conference Clash

Ypsilanti, Michigan – The Ohio Bobcats (15-12, 9-7 MAC) are set to face the Eastern Michigan Eagles (12-15, 5-11 MAC) in a crucial Mid-American Conference matchup on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

Scouting Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan enters the contest with a 12-15 overall record and a 5-11 mark in conference play. The Eagles average 67.5 points per game, shooting 42.8% from the field, 28.7% from beyond the arc, and 74.8% from the free-throw line. They average 35.5 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 7.1 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game, forcing 15.6 turnovers and scoring 15.2 points off those turnovers.

Opponents score an average of 68.1 points against Eastern Michigan, shooting 42.4% from the field, 30.5% from three-point range, and 70.1% from the line. Opponents average 34.6 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.9 steals, and 1.9 blocks, forcing 16.9 turnovers and scoring 15.7 points off turnovers.

Scouting Ohio

The Ohio Bobcats boast a 15-12 overall record and a 9-7 conference record. Ohio averages 74.9 points per game, shooting 40.5% from the field, 32.4% from three-point range, and 65.4% from the free-throw line. The Bobcats average 37.1 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 11.8 steals, and 2.9 blocks per game, forcing 21.3 turnovers and scoring 21.5 points off those turnovers.

Ohio’s opponents average 71.5 points per game, shooting 40.3% from the field, 32.2% from three-point range, and 70.1% from the line. Opponents average 42.3 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 7.9 steals, and 3.0 blocks, forcing 17.3 turnovers and scoring 15.8 points off turnovers.

Series History

Ohio holds a historical advantage in the series against Eastern Michigan, leading 42-28. The Bobcats have won seven of their last ten meetings, including a 96-87 victory earlier this season.

Last Time Out

The Ohio Bobcats narrowly lost to Ball State 86-85 on February 28. During the game, junior Bailey Tabeling reached 1,000 career points at Ohio. Tabeling led the Bobcats with 19 points, six rebounds, two steals, a block, and a team-high six assists. Bella Ranallo added 15 points, whereas ReRe Jennings and Asiah Baxter each scored 12 and 10 points, respectively.

Team Statistical Leaders

• Points: Bailey Tabeling (382/14.1 PG)
• FG Made: Bailey Tabeling (126)
• 3PT Made: Bailey Tabeling (66)
• FT Made: Bella Ranallo (70)
• Rebounds: Asiah Baxter (127/4.7 PG)
• Assists: Bailey Tabeling (84)
• Blocks: Bailey Tabeling (16)
• Steals: Bailey Tabeling (63)
• Minutes Played: Bailey Tabeling (821/30.4 PG)

MAC Tournament Bound

Despite being picked to finish 10th in the MAC Preseason Poll, Ohio has clinched a spot in the upcoming 2025-26 MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament, scheduled for March 11-14 at Rocket Mortgage Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Up Next

Following the game against Eastern Michigan, Ohio will host Miami (OH) on March 7 for Senior Night festivities.