Jan. 26, 2008

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2007-08 Ohio Basketball

Game Notes vs. Ball State

Wednesday, January 26, 2008

Convocation Center - Athens, Ohio

--Leon Williams recorded his 35^th career double-double and his eighth of the season. He has also led Ohio in rebounding in 16 of 19 games this season. Williams also moved into sole possession of ninth in Ohio's scoring records with 1,478 points. John Devereaux (1980-84) is eighth with 1,502. He is also within just two rebounds (955) of tying Devereaux for third in that category as well. Finally, Williams also tied the school record for fouls (387) in a career with three against the Cardinals.

--The Bobcats have held six of their last seven opponents under 60 points. Ohio's last three opponents have finished with exactly 59 points. Ohio has allowed just 57.8 points in league games, compared to 68.5 in its 13 non-conference games.

--Ohio yielded just 24 points in the second half Saturday, a season-low.

--The 12-rebound margin also marked the fifth time this season it has outrebounded the opposition by double digits (St. Bonaventure-16, Delaware-17, Maryland-10 and Buffalo-11).

--Bubba Walther moved into a tie for 10^th in school history in 3-pointers made (110, Jim Peterson-1994-98).

--Ohio is 8-1 this season when it forces more or equals the amount of turnovers its opponent makes.