OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's basketball team defeated Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 74-51, on Saturday afternoon in Wilson Field House. The win is OU's 17 and is the Braves' 10
th victory at home this season.
The Braves opened the first quarter on a 16-7 run. The Eagles cut into the OU lead and with a minute remaining in the first quarter, Ottawa led 16-10. The teams exchanged baskets at the end of the first and OU had a 19-12 lead at the start of the second quarter.
OKWU chipped away at the OU lead at the start of the second quarter, cutting Ottawa's lead to 22-19. A basket by
Maria Moore and a free throw from
Janiyah Hendricks gave OU a 25-19 lead with 5:44 left in the half.
The Eagles again cut into the OU lead and was within five points, 25-20. Ottawa answered by ending the half on a 12-0 run, taking a 37-20 lead into the locker room.
OKWU opened the third quarter with two straight 3-pt field goals to cut OU's lead to 11 points, 37-26. A 3-pt field goal by Hendricks and a basket by
Hailey Henry gave OU a 47-32 lead with 5:10 left in the third.
Ottawa increased its lead to 16 points, 53-37, on two straight baskets by
Nicole Brown. The Eagles scored the final basket of the quarter at the buzzer and OU took a 53-39 lead into the fourth.
The Braves scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter, taking a 61-39 lead on a fast break layup by
Alyssa Guzman. Ottawa held the Eagles to 12 points for the remainder of the quarter, taking the 74-51 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa shot 47.5 percent from the floor, 31.6 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 70.6 percent from the free throw line.
- OU had three players in double figures led by Cierra Brown's 19 points. She also had three assists and two steals.
- Nicole Brown recorded her 14th, sixth straight, double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
- Hailey Henry was the final Brave in double figures, finishing with 13 points.
Who is Next
Ottawa (17-10, 13-8) returns to the court on Saturday, Feb. 18 in the final game of the regular season. OU hosts the University of Saint Mary on Senior Night. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.