Jan. 19, 2007

ATHENS, Ohio - The Ohio (12-5, 3-1 MAC) and Miami (6-10, 2-2 MAC) men's basketball squads will renew the most-played series in MAC history when the two teams meet in Oxford Sunday at 1 p.m.

Ohio vs. Miami media notes (.pdf)
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TIP-OFF
Divisional Schedule: Sunday's game against Miami will be the fi fth-straight against a divisional opponent. Know the Opponent: The Miami RedHawks compete in the MAC East Division. The institution has a total enrollment of 16,300 students and joined the MAC in its second year, 1947.

OHIO VS. MIAMI
This Year: This is the fi rst of two meetings between Ohio and Miami. The RedHawks will visit Athens on Senior Night, March 1. All-Time: Ohio holds a 91-84 edge in the most-played series in the history of the MAC. The two teams fi rst met on the hardwood in Ohio's inaugural season of basketball, 1907-08.

THE COACHES
Ohio's Tim O'Shea: O'Shea is in his sixth year on the sidelines at Ohio. He has compiled a record of 93-74 in Athens, which is also his career record. He led the 2004-05 Bobcats to the NCAA Tournament after capturing the MAC Tournament title. Miami's Charlie Coles: In his 11th season at Miami, Coles is currently 181-36 at the helm of program. He compiled a record of 92-84 at Central Michigan from 1985-91.

GAME COVERAGE
Radio: Sunday's game will be carried live on the Ohio Sports Network and the broadcast will commence one half hour prior to tip-off with Derek Scott serving as the play-by-play announcer. Television: ONN will carry the game live to the Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton markets. Internet: The OSN broadcast of all Bobcat contests are available through the YAHOO! SPORTS package on ohiobobcats.com. GameTracker live stats are also available on ohiobobcats.com.

OHIO BASKETBALL AT 100
Centennial Season: The 2006-07 season is the 100th of Ohio basketball as intercollegiate competition began on the campus in 1907-08. Promotions: There will be a number of special promotions throughout the year that will highlight and honor those individuals, teams and moments that have shaped the history of Ohio basketball.