TOPEKA, Kan. – The Ottawa University men's basketball team lost 96-63 to Washburn University in an exhibition game on Saturday afternoon in Lee Arena.
In the first half the Braves trailed by as much as 18 points. Ottawa rallied and cut the deficit to 10 points, 39-29 on a layup by
Curtis Scott with 2:38 to go in the first half. Washburn ended the half on an 8-3 run, taking a 48-32 lead into the locker room.
In the second half, the Braves were not able to cut into the Ichabod lead and Washburn took the 96-63 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa shot 37.9 percent from the floor, 29.4 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 77.8 percent from the free throw line.
- OU had three players in double figures, led by Ty Bland's 13 points. Ian Moore scored 11 points and Elijah Mason finished with 10 points.
- Jaxon Pope and Mason led OU with four rebounds apiece.
- Amil Fields had three steals.
Who is Next
Ottawa returns to the court on Monday, Nov. 28 on the road in Lindsborg, Kan. against Bethany College. Game time is set 8:00 p.m.
