Halftime Report

George Wash. is on the road but looking no worse for wear. Sitting on a score of 44-34, they have looked like the better team, but there's still one more half to play.

George Wash. entered the contest having won four straight and they're just one half away from another. Will they make it five, or will Ohio step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.

Who's Playing

Ohio Bobcats @ George Wash. Colonials

Current Records: Ohio 2-1, George Wash. 4-0

How To Watch

  • When: Friday, November 24, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Baha Mar Convention Center -- Nassau, Bahamas
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What to Know

George Wash. has played every game this season on their home court, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will face off against the Ohio Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. ET at Baha Mar Convention Center. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Winning is just a little bit easier when your three-point shooting is a whole 26.2% better than the opposition, a fact George Wash. proved on Saturday. They walked away with a 79-67 victory over the Wildcats. The victory came about thanks to a strong surge starting at the 9:58 mark of the first half, when they were facing a 22-9 deficit.

George Wash.'s win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Garrett Johnson, who shot 4-for-7 from downtown and dropped a double-double on 18 points and 10 rebounds. James Bishop IV was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with 8 assists and 7 rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Bobcats made easy work of the Titans on Saturday and carried off a 71-52 win.

The Colonials have yet to lose a game at home this season, leaving them with a 4-0 record. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 83.5 points per game. As for the Bobcats, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Ohio and George Wash. pleased both fans and bettors in their last games by winning and covering the spread. Looking ahead, George Wash. is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by five points. This will be their first time playing as the underdogs this season.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: George Wash. have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 43.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Ohio struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.7 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check CBS Sports after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other NCAA Basketball content.

Odds

Ohio is a 5-point favorite against George Wash., according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Bobcats, as the game opened with the Bobcats as a 2.5-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 155.5 points.

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Injury Report for George Wash.

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Ohio

  • IJ Ezuma: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)