Bobcats receive national press clips for win
Mar 19, 2010
By George Mauzy

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland took time on Friday to congratulate Ohio University's men's basketball team for Thursday night's inspiring upset victory over Georgetown University in the first round of the NCAA Division I Tournament.

"Basketball fans across the nation witnessed the talent and relentless spirit of the Bobcats during Thursday night's game," Strickland said. "You can't help but feel pride in Ohio and Ohio University today. I wish the Bobcats and all of Ohio's men's and women's teams continued success in the tournament."

Since the win, the Bobcats received plenty of state and national attention. Here is a sampling of the coverage:

Bobcats bust the brackets, beats Georgetown (NBC Sports)*

Bobcats upend Hoyas for first tournament win in 27 years (ESPN)*

Ohio University Bobcats stun Georgetown in NCAA tournament (Washington Post)*

D.J. Cooper, Ohio stun Hoyas (Boston Herald)*

Efficient Ohio's domination no fluke (Sports Illustrated)*

Upset City: 14th-seeded Ohio University shocks Georgetown (Providence Journal)*

Bobcats crush Georgetown's hopes with long ball (Sporting News)*

Ohio University romps past Georgetown in first round of NCAA men's basketball tournament (Plain Dealer)*

Bobcats pull off huge upset, easily knocking off Georgetown (Athens News)*

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