OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's volleyball team rebounded from an afternoon loss to defeat Briar Cliff University 3-0; 25-18, 25-13, 25-12; on Tuesday evening in Wilson Field House.
How it Happened
- The Braves took an early 3-1 lead over Briar Cliff in set one after a block by Radaisy Valdez. BCU cut OU's lead to 5-4 but Ottawa answered with three straight points, taking an 8-4 lead on a Charger attacking error. The Braves increased their lead to 16-9 on a Valdez kill. The Chargers tried to rally, cutting OU's lead to 24-18. Ottawa took the set on the next point, a kill by Lillian Holden, 25-18.
- Ottawa opened set two with a 5-0 lead over Briar Cliff. A BCU attacking error and a Haylee O'Meara kill gave the Braves an 11-4 lead. Ottawa controlled the remainder of the match, taking the 25-13 victory.
- In set three, it was all OU. The Braves raced out to the early lead and had a 7-1 advantage over the Chargers after a kill by Jadore Hayes. BCU never threatened the OU lead and the Braves took the 25-12 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- The Braves finished the three set match with 38 kills, a .234 attacking percentage, 33 assists, three service aces, 64 digs, and nine team blocks.
- Radaisy Valdez led OU with 10 kills. She had five blocks
- Kaitlyn Haller recorded her 10th double-double of the season. She had 12 assists and 10 digs.
- Haylee O'Meara led OU with 18 assists.
- Jadore Hayes had 16 digs and two service aces.
- Kennedi Wyrick led OU with 19 digs.
- Elli Rogers had four blocks.
Who is Next
Ottawa (5-8) will now host William Woods University in Wilson Field House on Friday, Sept. 16. The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m.
