- Matchup: Toledo Rockets vs Ohio Bobcats
- Game Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Convocation Center, Athens, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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In an exciting matchup, the Ohio Bobcats (15-13) will host the Toledo Rockets (15-13) at the Convocation Center this Saturday.
The Toledo Rockets secured a victory against Northern Illinois, winning 79-69 in their previous outing. In terms of fouls, Toledo recorded 17 while Northern Illinois had 18. The Rockets managed to hit 5 of their 23 attempts from beyond the arc. Northern Illinois shot 62.5% from the free throw line, converting 10 out of 16 attempts. They grabbed a total of 31 rebounds (8 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. Northern Illinois created 13 assists and had 4 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Toledo allowed their opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field, hitting 27 of 57 attempts. The Rockets tallied 21 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and managed 5 steals. On the boards, they finished with 32 rebounds, including 10 offensive. At the charity stripe, Toledo converted 12 of their 14 attempts for an impressive percentage of 85.7%. Overall, Toledo achieved a field goal percentage of 46.9% (30 of 64) and made 7 of 17 three-point attempts.
Key player Sonny Wilson was instrumental in the contest, shooting 42.9% from the field and notching 7 assists. He played 36 minutes, contributing 1 rebound and scoring 17 points on 6 of 14 shooting.
Toledo enters this game with a season record of 15-13. They average 81.3 points per game (67th in Division 1) and shoot 48.3% overall. The Rockets hit 35.9% of their three-point attempts (198 of 551) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.6%. As a unit, Toledo averages 33.9 rebounds per game and has accumulated 449 assists so far this season, ranking 82nd in passing efficiency. They turn the ball over 10.4 times per game and average 15.1 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Rockets force an average of 12.9 turnovers per game and draw 17.3 fouls. They rank 288th in D-1 for assists allowed, relinquishing 427 so far this season. Their defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 46.9% (805 of 1,716) and gives up 35.2 rebounds per game. They allow 34.4% on three-point attempts and are placed 275th in college basketball for points allowed per game (77.2).
In their last game, the Ohio Bobcats claimed victory with a score of 74-66 against Northern Illinois. The Bobcats secured 19 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards, totaling 27 for the game. They committed 6 turnovers while recording 10 steals. Northern Illinois committed 19 personal fouls, which allowed Ohio to shoot 24 free throws, converting 16 for a percentage of 66.7%. The Bobcats successfully sank 6 of their 16 three-point attempts (37.5%). At the end of the game, Ohio finished 26 out of 54 shooting for a field goal percentage of 48.1%. They allowed Northern Illinois to achieve 26 out of 52 field goal attempts (50.0% shooting). Ohio recorded a shooting percentage of 47.1% from downtown (8 out of 17) and completed 6 out of 12 free throw attempts (50.0%). Defensively, Ohio allowed Northern Illinois to grab 25 rebounds in total (4 offensive).
Javan Simmons emerged as a key player for the Bobcats, scoring 23 points in 32 minutes of play while contributing 2 assists. He shot an impressive 90.0%, hitting 9 of 10 attempts, and also collected 7 rebounds.
The Bobcats hold a season record of 15-13 as well. They average 17.5 personal fouls each game and achieve a free throw percentage of 70.0%. Their assist rate stands at 13.6 per game (ranking 209th nationally) and they average 11.2 turnovers per game. Ohio has accumulated 2,160 points this season (77.1 points per game) with an average of 33.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Bobcats are shooting 46.6% from the field, placing them 110th in Division 1.
Defensively, Ohio ranks 252nd nationally for points allowed, giving up 76.6 per game. They force 12.4 turnovers per game and permit opposing teams to shoot 45.7% from the floor (266th in college basketball). The Bobcats allow 36.4% on three-point shots (208 of 571) and opponents convert 72.1% of free throw attempts. They give up an average of 13.3 assists and 35.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 168th and 257th in D-1.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Toledo
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