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Ottawa University

Ian Moore vs. Avila 22-23
80
Avila University AU 2-10, 1-6
81
Winner Ottawa University OU 6-7, 3-5
Avila University AU
2-10, 1-6
80
Final
81
Ottawa University OU
6-7, 3-5
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Avila University AU 37 43 80
Ottawa University OU 34 47 81

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Moore's Three at the Buzzer Catapults OU past Avila, 81-80

OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University men's basketball team defeated Avila University 81-80 on Saturday afternoon in Wilson Field House. Ian Moore's 3-pt field goal at the buzzer gave the Braves their sixth victory of the season.

The Braves had a 15 point lead, 23-8, over Avila with 9:12 left in the first half after a basket by Deondre Buggage. Avila rallied, ending the half on a 29-11 run to take a 37-34 lead into the locker room.
Ottawa opened the second half on a 11-3 run, taking a 45-40 lead over Avila after a basket by Ty Bland. The Braves continued to hold their lead and with 5:37 on the clock, led 68-60 after two Ian Moore free throws.

Avila responded with an 11-2 run, to take a 71-70 lead over the Braves at the 3:06 mark. A Moore basket on the Braves next offensive possession gave OU a 72-71 lead. Avila answered with five straight points to take a 76-72 lead over the Braves.

Ottawa tied the game at 78-78 on a Buggage 3-pt field goal with 28 seconds on the clock. After a time out by the Braves, AU's Donte' Simpson was fouled. He went the to line and made both free throws, giving Avila the lead 80-78 with six seconds on the clock.

Ottawa inbounded the ball after the Eagle time out and Bland pushed the ball up the floor. He found an open Moore on the wing. Moore's 3-pt field goal attempt went through the basket as the buzzer sounded, giving OU the 81-80 victory.

Inside the Box Score
  • Ottawa shot 48.4 percent from the floor, 44.4 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 64.3 percent from the free throw line.
  • OU led 12-8 in fast break points, 17-7 in points off turnovers, and 28-24 in points in the paint.
  • Avila led 39-20 in bench scoring and both teams finished the game with nine second chance points.
  • The Braves had five players in double figures led by Ty Bland's 18 points. Ian Moore scored 13 points, Elijah Mason and Kamren Woods scored 12 points apiece, and Deondre Buggage finished with 10 points.
  • Bland led OU with seven rebounds. Woods and Bland finished with three assists apiece.
Who is Next
Ottawa (6-7, 3-5) returns to the hardwood on Tuesday, Dec. 13 against no. 7 Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Okla. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
 
 
 
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