Tommy Freeman has just made Ohio Bobcats basketball history. On Wednesday night, he made five three-pointers as he broke Ohio University's school record for most three-pointers in a career. For now, the record stands at 244 as Freeman helped lead Ohio to a crucial 70-60 victory over Bowling Green revenging a loss to the Falcons from earlier in the season.
Ohio got off to a great start as they quickly got off to an 11-2 lead. Freeman set the record early and everything seemed to be going right for the Bobcats.
But then Ohio fell asleep. The Bobcats offense disappeared in the second part of the first half as Bowling Green came back to take a 32-30 lead at the half.
Bowling Green continued to lead until midway through the second half when DeVaughn Washington made a layup to put the Bobcats ahead 41-40.
The game remained tight for a period of time as both teams kept trading baskets before Ohio finally put the game away for good winning 70-60.
Rebounding was key for the Bobcats in the game. Ohio out-rebounded Bowling Green 42-25 for the game and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. This led to Ohio to outscore Bowling Green 17-6 on second chance points and was a major difference in the game.
As stated earlier, Tommy Freeman broke the Ohio University career three-pointers record. He also had 20 points in the game and was crucial for the Bobcats in the second half scoring 11 of his 20 points then.
DeVaughn Washington and Reggie Keely played great games down low. Washington had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds and Keely nearly had a double-double with 9 points and 12 rebounds.
With the win, Ohio moves to 15-13 (7-6) and moves into a tie for 5th in the MAC East with Bowling Green.
The Bobcats have won seven of their last nine games and next play Saturday at Kent State.
Attendance: 4,932
Ohio's Record: 15-13 (7-6)
Next Game: 2/26 at Kent State
Interesting Note: Tommy Freeman set Ohio University's career 3-pointers record
Key Stat: Ohio had 18 offensive rebounds
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