- Matchup: Ohio Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: McGuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the Ohio Bobcats (6-7) are set to travel to McGuirk Arena to face the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-9), looking to secure a crucial victory.
The Ohio Bobcats recently triumphed over Miami-Hamilton with a decisive score of 102-59 in their previous outing. The Bobcats committed 15 fouls, while their opponents were cited for 16. The team successfully made 9 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Miami-Hamilton achieved a foul shot percentage of 57.1%, sinking 8 of 14 tries. They managed to grab 22 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end, but came up empty in blocks. Miami-Hamilton also notched 14 assists and recorded 8 steals. Defensively, the Bobcats allowed their rivals to shoot 40.4% from the field, with their opponents converting 21 of 52 shots. Ohio led the game with 26 assists, forced 18 turnovers, and totaled 13 steals while gathering 31 rebounds, 9 of which were on the offensive glass. The Bobcats excelled at the free throw line, hitting 16 of 25 attempts for a percentage of 64.0%. Ohio achieved a stunning field goal percentage of 62.1%, scoring 36 out of 58 attempts while landing 14 of 27 from three-point range.
Key player Jordan Fisher made a significant impact, posting 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting, along with 2 rebounds and 1 assist during his 13-minute appearance on the court.
The Bobcats enter this contest with a record of 6-7. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit 16.2 fouls. As a team, Ohio collects 34.6 rebounds per contest, with 181 assists to their name this year, ranking 193rd nationally in assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 29.8% (87 of 292), while their free throw average sits at 67.0%. Ohio’s offense averages 77.1 points per game (196th in D-1) with a field goal shooting percentage of 46.8%.
Defensively, the Bobcats pressure their opponents into 13.4 turnovers per game and draw 19.2 fouls. They rank 266th nationally in opponent assists allowed, with 185 surrendered this season. Ohio’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 44.6% (353 of 792) while giving up 36.2 rebounds per game, allowing opponents to shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc, ranking 260th in D-1 for points allowed per game (76.5).
In their last game, the Central Michigan Chippewas suffered a loss against Wisconsin, finishing with a score of 88-61. The Chippewas secured 19 defensive boards with 2 offensive boards for a total of 21. They turned the ball over 6 times and earned 6 steals in the game. Wisconsin committed 17 fouls, providing Central Michigan with 17 free throw attempts, of which they converted 12 for a 70.6% success rate. The Chippewas hit 5 of their 17 three-point attempts (29.4%). Overall, Central Michigan shot 22 for 54 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 40.7%. Defensively, they allowed Wisconsin to shoot 29 out of 54 shots, resulting in a percentage of 53.7%. The Chippewas allowed Wisconsin to grab a total of 37 rebounds (8 offensive).
Tamario Adley stood out for Central Michigan, scoring 13 points in 31 minutes while dishing out 6 assists. He shot 4 of 10 for a rate of 40.0% and also grabbed 2 rebounds.
The Chippewas recorded a 4-9 record this season. They average 18.1 fouls per game and hit 71.6% of their free throw attempts. The team averages 16.4 assists per game—ranked 92nd in college—and average 12.6 turnovers. Central Michigan has amassed 942 total points this season (72.5 per game) while pulling down 34.1 rebounds. Offensively, they shoot 45.4% from the field, ranking 194th in the nation.
Defensively, Central Michigan ranks 291st in the nation for points allowed per game, at 77.9. They force 12.4 turnovers per game but allow shooting percentages of 46.4% from the field (306th in college). The team allows 33.9% on three-point attempts and opponents are making 65.6% of their free throw shots. Central Michigan surrenders 16.7 assists and 36.4 rebounds per game, ranking 336th and 269th in Division 1, respectively.
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Ohio
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