Buffalo runs over Bobcats in MAC Tournament

Ohio sophomore Cece Hooks dribbles up the court during the Bobcat women's MAC Championship loss Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Hooks led Ohio with 24 points and four assists.A celebration for the Ohio Bobcats will have to come some other day. Inthe Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship midday Saturday in Cleveland, the Bobcats fell to the Buffalo Bulls 77-61.

Ohio trailed by as many as 18 points in the game, but mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter. Amid the late excitement, the Bulls stayed calm and smart, which means the program will be traveling to its third NCAA appearance since 2016.

The Bulls took a 43-28 lead over the Bobcats at halftime, with Ohio limited…