Game Preview, Game 11: Ohio University

IUPUI is set to play a much more manageable game in Ohio than their last match up with #2 Ohio State. Sunday at 2:00 pm, the Jaguars will play their return game at Ohio University, a pairing stemming from last year's game that was concluded by a thrilling buzzer-beater by OU's Armon Bassett. The game will be the second of six away from The Jungle, as IUPUI looks to get a game closer to .500 after suffering two consecutive losses to Oral Roberts and Ohio State.

All About Ohio University

Location: Athens, Ohio
Founded: 1804
Type: Public
Football: Yes, (BCS)
Colors: Green and White
Mascot: Bobcat
Student Population: 16,204
Home Arena: Convocation Center; 13,080
Head Coach: John Groce (since 2008)
2009 Record: 22-15 (7-9)
2009 Tournament: NCAA; 2nd Round

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Individual Leaders

Points/Game
Ohio: Cooper, 19.8
IUPUI: Young, 17.5

Minutes/Game
Ohio: Cooper, 34.2
IUPUI: Nobles, 36.0

FG%
Ohio: Baltic, 47.3%
IUPUI: Thomas, 52.9%

FT%
Ohio: Kellogg, 86.7%
IUPUI: Ashworth, 100.0%

3P%
Ohio: Washington, 100.0%
IUPUI: Thomas, 41.2%

Rebounds/Game
Ohio: Baltic, 6.4
IUPUI: Young, 6.0

Assists/Game
Ohio: Cooper, 6.8
IUPUI: Young, 2.6

Assists:Turnovers
Ohio: Cooper, 2:1
IUPUI: Ashworth, 1.7:1

Steals/Game
Ohio: Cooper, 3.0
IUPUI: Thomas, 1.6

Blocks/Game
Ohio: Keely, 1.1
IUPUI: Young, 0.9

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Team Stats

IUPUI	Statistic	Ohio
4-6	Record	5-3 (0-0)
158	BB State Rank	107
247	RPI	62
145	SOS	23
66.6	Points/Game	69.8
65.9	Points Against/Game	74.0
45.2% (105)	Fieldgoal %	39.7% (294)
32.5% (207)	3-Point %	31.2% (244)
75.8% (23)	Free Throw %	71.2% (91)
11.0 (294)	Assists/Game	13.1 (171)
0.729 (266)	Assists:Turnover	0.882 (178)
27.2 (318)	Rebounds/Game	32 (201)
3.1 (210)	Blocks/Game	2.6 (260)
16.4 (39)	Fouls/Game	24.1 (332)

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Keys To The Game

1) Shut Down DJ Cooper.
Just like when IUPUI played Green Bay, Ohio boasts a great guard who creates for other guys and himself. I wouldn't be shocked to see another hilarious 4-man zone with Stephen chasing DJ around the entire game.

2) Play At An IUPUI Pace.
Ohio is the 76th 'fastest' team in the nation, averaging 72.8 possessions per 40 minutes, while IUPUI is hovering at 339th and 62.4 possessions per 40 minutes. Slowing the game down is better for the iso-style offense that the Jaguars are running this year.

3) Take The Students Out Of It.
Ohio is home to the famous O-Zone, one of the craziest, most brutally loud student groups in the entire nation. There shouldn't be a full house Sunday due to their quarter-system of classes (students are on break), but the ones that stuck around will be very loud. Quieting them will be an important aspect of victory.

4) 45% FG; 40% 3P; 75% FT.