Athens, Ohio – In a strong showing, Jackson Paveletzke propelled Ohio to an 86-71 win against Ball State on Tuesday evening, contributing 15 points to the team’s success.

Paveletzke’s impressive performance included five rebounds and six assists, helping the Bobcats to improve their record to 10-6 overall and maintain an undefeated 4-0 record within the Mid-American Conference. Aidan Hadaway matched Paveletzke’s scoring tally of 15 points, displaying accuracy by shooting 5 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc, and also gathering five rebounds. Shereef Mitchell contributed significantly by scoring 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting and securing four steals, further enhancing the team’s defensive momentum. This victory marks the Bobcats’ sixth consecutive win, underscoring their current form.

For Ball State, Mickey Pearson Jr. led the Cardinals with a commendable 19 points and six rebounds, while Jermahri Hill added 14 points to the effort. Payton Sparks contributed to the team’s inside presence with eight points and a notable 12 rebounds, although it was not enough to clinch the victory.

Ohio gained control of the game with 12:29 remaining in the first half and maintained that advantage throughout. The halftime score read 45-35, with Hadaway notably making a substantial contribution with 12 points by the break. The second half saw Ohio widen the gap to 69-55, fueled by a decisive 7-0 scoring run, and Paveletzke emerged as the standout player in the latter period, scoring 13 points to help secure the team’s impressive win.