How to watch Miami (Ohio) RedHawks vs. Ohio Bobcats: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 1, 2025 at 4:20 pm ET • 3 min read

Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between Miami (Ohio) and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 35-26 lead against Ohio.

Miami (Ohio) came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Ohio Bobcats @ Miami (Ohio) RedHawks

Current Records: Ohio 11-9, Miami (Ohio) 15-5

How To Watch

When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: John D. Millett Hall -- Oxford, Ohio
TV: ESPN Plus
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $13.00

What to Know

Ohio is 9-1 against Miami (Ohio) since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. Both will face off in a Mid American battle at 3:30 p.m. ET at John D. Millett Hall. Coming off a loss in a game the Bobcats were expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

Ohio will head out to face Miami (Ohio) after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. Ohio fell just short of Toledo by a score of 86-83. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Rockets: they've now lost seven in a row.

Ohio's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of AJ Brown, who went 8 for 13 en route to 22 points plus eight rebounds, and Jackson Paveletzke, who went 9 for 14 en route to 22 points plus six assists.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Miami (Ohio), who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Saturday. They walked away with an 89-80 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday.

Antwone Woolfolk was the offensive standout of the match as he dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. His performance made up for a slower matchup against Akron on Saturday. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Ipsaro, who scored ten points in addition to two steals and two blocks.

Ohio's loss ended a 16-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-9. As for Miami (Ohio), they pushed their record up to 15-5 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home.

Saturday's contest is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Ohio has been crazy accurate this season, having nailed 47.2% of their field goals per game. However, it's not like Miami (Ohio) (currently ranked fifth) struggles in that department as they've drained 49.9% of their field goals this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Ohio was able to grind out a solid win over Miami (Ohio) in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, winning 72-59. Does Ohio have another victory up their sleeve, or will Miami (Ohio) turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.