OTTAWA, Kan. -- (RV) The Ottawa University men's lacrosse team heads to Atchison on Thursday for the KCAC Tournament Semifinals, where a rematch with No. 8 Benedictine awaits at 7 pm.

Gibby's Notes

• The Braves are coming off a 13-6 win over Midland in the KCAC Quarterfinals. Jake Noernberg scored four goals and added three assists in the win over the Warriors. 
• Brandon DeMarco and Jacob Vincentini,  earned NAIA Men's Lacrosse Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. DeMarco is currently first in the NAIA with 41 goals, and Vincentini is fourth in FO percentage (68%).
• The Braves are 3-4 in the series history against the Ravens. These two teams met just over a week ago, with Benedictine taking a 17-10 win.
• The winner between OU and Benedictine will play the winner of St.Ambrose vs. Columbia on Saturday, April 23rd. 

Ravens Notes

• The Ravens are 8-6 so far this season, featuring a tough out-of-conference schedule. They are 8-2 in the KCAC. 
• The Ravens had a first-round bye in the KCAC Tournament, their last game was on April 12th against the Braves.
• Benedictine's attack boasted six players over double-digits in goals, including two with over 30 (Michael Hogan, Brady Guck).
• Joseph Bianchi is the teams FO specialist, winning roughly 65% (138-212) of his faceoffs this season. 
• Goalkeeper Duncan Loud has started all 12 games for the Ravens, averaging 9.21 goals allowed per game with 99 saves on the season.