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Massachusetts Minutemen Defeat Ohio Bobcats 94-82

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Mullins Center

Massachusetts Minutemen 94, Ohio Bobcats 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Ohio Bobcats vs Massachusetts Minutemen?

Massachusetts Minutemen beat Ohio Bobcats 94-82 at Mullins Center on March 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Ohio Bobcats vs Massachusetts Minutemen?

Massachusetts Minutemen were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In an exciting matchup at the Mullins Center, the Massachusetts Minutemen secured a 94-82 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. This win was significant for Massachusetts, who had been struggling with a six-game losing streak prior to this game. With this result, the Minutemen improved their record to 17-15, while the Bobcats fell to 15-16.

Massachusetts entered the game with a home record of 2-2 in their last four games, but had been on a downward trend overall, recording a 3-7 mark in their last ten games. Their average points scored during this stretch was 79.4, while they allowed an average of 82.9 points per game. In contrast, Ohio had a more balanced record of 5-5 in their last ten games and averaged 74.4 points scored against 75.9 points allowed. However, they were coming off a loss to Toledo, which snapped a brief two-game winning streak.

The Minutemen had previously faced the Bobcats earlier in the season on January 6, 2026, where they lost 83-86 in a closely contested game. This victory allowed Massachusetts to even the score in their season series against Ohio, showcasing their resilience after a tough stretch.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, indicating that both sides likely fielded their best lineups for this critical matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Massachusetts favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 156.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with Massachusetts listed at -130 for the money line, while Ohio was at +110.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, and the atmosphere at the Mullins Center was charged as fans witnessed a high-scoring affair. The Minutemen's ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities in the second half was crucial to their victory. Notably, they converted a series of free throws late in the game, including efforts from K'Jei Parker and Marcus Banks Jr., who helped extend the lead to secure the win.

Overall, this game was a testament to Massachusetts' ability to bounce back from adversity, while Ohio will need to regroup after this defeat as they head into the final stretch of the season.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsMASS -1.5 156.5 o -108 / u -112 Ohio Bobcats +110 · Massachusetts Minutemen -130

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Leaders

  • PointsMarcus Banks Jr.31Massachusetts Minutemen
  • AssistsK'Jei Parker6Massachusetts Minutemen
  • ReboundsDwayne Wimbley Jr.10Massachusetts Minutemen
  • PointsJackson Paveletzke24Ohio Bobcats
  • AssistsJackson Paveletzke7Ohio Bobcats
  • ReboundsAidan Hadaway7Ohio Bobcats

Recent form

Massachusetts Minutemen

Last 10: 3-7Streak L679.4 scored · 82.9 allowed per game2-2 at home

  • L62-81at Bowling Green FalconsFeb 28
  • L73-74at Ball State CardinalsFeb 25
  • L82-86vs Buffalo BullsFeb 21
  • L77-86vs Miami (OH) RedHawksFeb 18
  • L92-99at Akron ZipsFeb 14
  • L91-94at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 7
  • W95-89vs Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 4
  • W70-67vs Eastern Michigan EaglesJan 31
  • L84-86at Miami (OH) RedHawksJan 28
  • W68-67at Buffalo BullsJan 24

Ohio Bobcats

Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.4 scored · 75.9 allowed per game2-3 away

  • L67-79vs Toledo RocketsFeb 28
  • W74-66at Northern Illinois HuskiesFeb 21
  • W69-57vs Ball State CardinalsFeb 18
  • L74-90at Miami (OH) RedHawksFeb 14
  • L72-78at Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 8
  • W91-71vs Western Michigan BroncosFeb 4
  • W95-83at Buffalo BullsJan 31
  • L57-72at Kent State Golden FlashesJan 28
  • L65-86vs Akron ZipsJan 24
  • W80-77vs Northern Illinois HuskiesJan 21

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Miami (OH)32-2-18-0
Akron29-6117-1
Kent State24-10414-4
Toledo19-15711-7
Bowling Green18-1499-9
Ohio15-1799-9
Buffalo17-15117-11
Massachusetts17-16117-11
Ball State12-19117-11
Central Michigan10-21126-12
Western Michigan10-21144-14
Eastern Michigan10-21144-14
Northern Illinois9-21104-14

Box score

StatOhio BobcatsMassachusetts Minutemen
Field goals27-6730-57
Field goal %4053
Three-pointers5-287-22
Three-point %1832
Free throws23-2927-35
Free throw %7977
Rebounds3037
Offensive rebounds1110
Defensive rebounds1927
Assists1819
Steals56
Blocks31
Turnovers812
Team turnovers01
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1513
Fast-break points1114
Points in the paint4242
Fouls2322
Largest lead413
Lead changes1515
Time in front3162

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half57-59Javan Simmons makes free throw 2 of 2
  2. 2nd Half57-61Jayden Ndjigue makes 4-foot jumper (Isaiah Placide assists)
  3. 2nd Half60-61Aidan Hadaway makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dior Conners assists)
  4. 2nd Half60-62Luka Damjanac makes free throw 1 of 2
  5. 2nd Half60-63Luka Damjanac makes free throw 2 of 2
  6. 2nd Half62-63Javan Simmons makes layup (Jackson Paveletzke assists)
  7. 2nd Half63-63Javan Simmons makes free throw 1 of 1
  8. 2nd Half63-65Danny Carbuccia makes driving layup
  9. 2nd Half65-65Aidan Hadaway makes layup (Jackson Paveletzke assists)
  10. 2nd Half65-67Danny Carbuccia makes driving layup
  11. 2nd Half68-67Ajay Sheldon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jackson Paveletzke assists)
  12. 2nd Half68-69Danny Carbuccia makes driving layup
  13. 2nd Half69-69Javan Simmons makes free throw 1 of 2
  14. 2nd Half70-69Javan Simmons makes free throw 2 of 2
  15. 2nd Half70-72Marcus Banks Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luka Damjanac assists)
  16. 2nd Half72-72Javan Simmons makes layup
  17. 2nd Half73-72Javan Simmons makes free throw 1 of 1
  18. 2nd Half73-74Luka Damjanac makes layup (Danny Carbuccia assists)
  19. 2nd Half73-75Jayden Ndjigue makes free throw 1 of 2
  20. 2nd Half73-76Jayden Ndjigue makes free throw 2 of 2
  21. 2nd Half73-79Marcus Banks Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Danny Carbuccia assists)
  22. 2nd Half73-80Marcus Banks Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  23. 2nd Half73-81Marcus Banks Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
  24. 2nd Half73-82Jayden Ndjigue makes free throw 1 of 2
  25. 2nd Half73-83Jayden Ndjigue makes free throw 2 of 2
  26. 2nd Half75-83Kiir Kuany makes layup
  27. 2nd Half75-85Luka Damjanac makes layup (Marcus Banks Jr. assists)
  28. 2nd Half75-87Marcus Banks Jr. makes layup
  29. 2nd Half75-88Danny Carbuccia makes free throw 2 of 2
  30. 2nd Half76-88Jackson Paveletzke makes free throw 1 of 2
  31. 2nd Half77-88Jackson Paveletzke makes free throw 2 of 2
  32. 2nd Half80-88Jackson Paveletzke makes 24-foot three point jumper (Aidan Hadaway assists)
  33. 2nd Half80-89Danny Carbuccia makes free throw 1 of 2
  34. 2nd Half81-89Jackson Paveletzke makes free throw 1 of 3
  35. 2nd Half82-89Jackson Paveletzke makes free throw 3 of 3
  36. 2nd Half82-90K'Jei Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
  37. 2nd Half82-91K'Jei Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
  38. 2nd Half82-92Dwayne Wimbley Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
  39. 2nd Half82-93Marcus Banks Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  40. 2nd Half82-94Marcus Banks Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Massachusetts Minutemen, below favours Ohio Bobcats.

Venue

  • Mullins CenterAmherst, MA
  • Attendance2115
  • OfficialsTim Comer, Greg Langsdorf, Geoff Vejsicky

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