Ottawa Braves Fall to Park University, Prepare for Graceland University Match
OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University Braves men’s volleyball team battled a tough opponent in (3) Park University on Tuesday night, ultimately falling 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 23-25, 25-19) despite a strong performance in the third set. The Braves (15-7, 8-5) will look to rebound on Saturday, March 21st, with a road match against Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Match Recap
The opening set saw a back-and-forth contest, with Ottawa trading points with Park. The Braves took a mid-set lead at 16-15 following a block, but Park closed strong to win 25-21. In the second set, Park gained an early advantage, capitalizing on strong serving and offense. Ottawa narrowed the gap to 14-12 with an ace and kills, but Park secured the set 25-20.
Ottawa flipped the momentum in the third set, hitting an impressive .526. A 7-0 run, fueled by strong serving and blocking, propelled the Braves to a 25-23 victory, extending the match.
The fourth set began competitively, with Ottawa tying the score at 10-10. Still, Park responded with a decisive run and maintained control, ultimately winning the set 25-19 despite late efforts from the Braves.
Stats Recap
- Ottawa recorded 11 total team blocks compared to Park’s five.
- The Braves’ best set performance came in the third, with a .526 hitting percentage.
- Park was led by Adrian Figueroa with 27 kills and hit .362 as a team.
Who is Next
Ottawa (15-7, 8-5) will travel to Lamoni, Iowa, to face Graceland University on Saturday, March 21st. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.