Feb. 11, 2002

Box Score

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) - Doug Davis scored 25 points and was 4-of-5 in 3-point shooting to lead Miami to a 79-55 victory over Ohio on Monday night.

Miami (11-12, 8-4 Mid-American Conference) took an 11-10 lead at the 12:49 mark in the first half with a 3-pointer by Eugene Seals, and the RedHawks never looked back. Seals was 3-of-7 from 3-point range.

Miami led by 36-31 at halftime, but began pulling ahead of Ohio (13-8, 8-5) by double digits with about 10 minutes left in the game.

Miami dominated Ohio defensively, forcing 20 turnovers by the Bobcats. The RedHawks outscored Ohio 24-8 in points off turnovers.

Davis' 25 points were a career high. Seals added 15 points for Miami, while Juby Johnson led the team in rebounds with six.

Sonny Johnson led scoring for Ohio with 14 points. Brandon Hunter added 12 points and led his team in rebounds with six.

Miami dominated Ohio in free-throw shooting. The RedHawks made 88 percent of their free throws, while the Bobcats only hit 62 percent.

Miami also led in assists, with a season-high 21. Ohio had only 11 assists.