One nagging issue for the Ohio University men’s basketball team — despite a generally positive start to the 2015-16 season — has been the Bobcats’ willingness to be loose with the basketball.
Now, however, it’s time to put a different issue into focus.
Ohio (9-4, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) faces a crucial conference contest on Saturday when Ball State (10-4, 1-0 MAC) invades the Convo for a 2 p.m. tip-off. The biggest potential X-factor will be the Bobcats’ defense, or lack thereof, on the 3-point arc.
“Without a doubt,” said Ohio sophomore point guard Jaaron Simmons. “Perimeter defense.