The 2016–17 Ohio Bobcats women's basketball team represented Ohio University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.

The Bobcats, led by fourth-year head coach Bob Boldon, played their home games at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

The preseason coaches' poll and league awards were announced by the league office on October 27, 2016.

Ohio was picked first in the MAC East.

[3] (First-place votes in parentheses) Central Michigan (6), Ohio (5), Buffalo (1) Central Michigan (7), Ohio (4), Buffalo (1) Source:[3] Roster Last update: July 9, 2024 Source:[11] After the season Cece Hooks won an unprecedented 4th MAC defensive player of the year.