TOPEKA, Kan. – The Ottawa University men's basketball team was defeated 97-76 by NCAA Division II Washburn University in an exhibition game on Tuesday night.
Ottawa had a 7-3 lead over Washburn in the opening minutes of the first half. The Ichabods responded with 13-2 run and led 16-9 with 13:05 on the clock.
OU cut into the lead and after a basket by
Jayden Hibbitt, Ottawa was within 22-16. The Ichabods were able to increase its lead to double figures and took a 51-35 lead into the locker room.
Washburn scored the first five points of the second half, increasing its lead to 56-35. The Braves were not able to cut into the Ichabod lead and WU took the 97-76 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa shot 45 percent from the floor, 55.6 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 46.7 percent from the free throw line.
- Payton Kaiser scored 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the floor.
- Blake Ferguson and Ricardo Zambrano scored 12 points apiece.
- Angok Anyang finished with 10 points and led OU in rebounding with seven and blocks with two.
Who is Next
Ottawa (4-3, 0-2) returns to the court on Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Wilson Field House against Bethel College. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
