Athens Messenger · Jan 3, 2017
Bobcats ready to embark on MAC championship chase
MAC play beginsThe Ohio University men’s basketball team begins Mid-American Conference play on Tuesday as it squares off in the Convo against Western Michigan.
The Bobcats (8-3) began the season on the short list of contenders for the MAC regular-season and tournament championships, and now it’s time to embark on a 10-week voyage to see if Ohio can deliver.
Third-year Ohio head coach Saul Phillips also dipped his foot into the naval metaphor pool when describing what’s waiting for his team. No, he didn’t go along the lines of ‘The Love Boat’ but said pursuing a conference champion is more like ‘Das Boot.’