Win Tuesday means 'Cats go to MAC championship game

Lucas Reilly. The Bobcat defense, with senior defensive end Tarell Basham (#93), delivers a heavy blow to the Runnin' Bulldogs' QB, Brody Rollins, Saturday at Peden. Ohio defeated Gardner-Webb 37-21.Ohio Bobcat head coach Frank Solich always preaches to his team that the “next game” is the most important game. But make no mistake, Tuesday night’s Peden Stadium matchup against Akron, with entry into the MAC Championship, on the line will be the most meaningful game any current Ohio player has played in a Bobcat uniform to date.

(Editor’s note: The game will be played after The NEWS’ holiday weekend edition deadline Tuesday afternoon, but check www.athensnews.com for the results Tuesday…