With conference play on the doorstep, Saul Phillips said the Bobcats have to do just one thing to become a contender.
“When the biggest enemy in the room is yourself, that can be worked on. We can deal with that,” Phillips said after Ohio wrapped up non-conference play with a 68-66 win over Florida International on Dec. 30.
Phillips believes the Bobcats (8-4) have talent. The issue for most of the season has been turnovers. Ohio ranks 343rd nationally (out of 351 teams) with 17.0 turnovers per game.
The ‘Cats are 327th nationally in turnover rate (22.