The 2013–14 Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team represented Ohio University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bobcats, led by second year head coach Jim Christian, played their home games at the Convocation Center as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 25–12, 11–7 in MAC play to finish in third place in the East Division. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament where they lost to Akron. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they defeated Cleveland State and Wright State to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to VMI. After the season Christian accepted the head coach position at Boston College.
Before the season
Departures
Recruits
Season
The Bobcats started the 2013-14 season strong. In non-conference play the team went 10-3 only losing to #10 Ohio State, #20 Massachusetts, and Oakland. Once Mid-American Conference (MAC) play began the streak continued, starting 6-2 in conference play. At the conclusion of the regular season, the Bobcats finished 21-10, 11-7 in the MAC, and clinched the 5th seed in the 2014 MAC men's basketball tournament. With 21 wins, it is the 4th time within 5 years the Bobcats have reached 20 or more wins in a season. Senior Nick Kellogg broke the school record for career 3 point shots made (previously held by D. J. Cooper) in his final regular season game against Miami { OH}. Kellogg later broke the MAC record for career 3 point shots made in the first round MAC tournament win over Ball State. Ohio lost to Akron in the quarterfinals of the 2014 MAC tournament.
Roster
Preseason
The preseason poll and league awards were announced by the league office on October 29, 2013. Ohio was picked to finish third in the MAC East
Preseason men's basketball poll
(First place votes in parentheses)
East Division
Akron 143 (18) Buffalo 120 (6) Ohio 94 Kent State 91 (1) Miami 42 Bowling Green 35
West Division
Toledo 149 (24) Western Michigan 108 Eastern Michigan 101 (1) Ball State 89 Central Michigan 50 Northern Illinois 28
Tournament champs
Akron (14), Toledo (7), Buffalo (1)
Postseason
Ohio participated in the 2014 CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) where they beat Cleveland State 64-62 in the first round, defeated Wright State 56-54 in the second round, then lost to VMI 90-92 in the quarterfinals. Senior Jon Smith abruptly quit the team before the first round of the CIT, creating some controversy. The 2013-14 seniors of the Bobcats are the all-time winningest class in the programs history.
Schedule and results
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