OTTAWA, Kan. – The (RV) Ottawa University men's lacrosse team hosts Missouri Baptist at Adventhealth Field in the 2023 KCAC opener on Saturday at 3 p.m.
 
OU So Far This Season
OU started off the season with two straight wins, a 21-7 season opening win against Missouri Valley followed by a close 16-13 win over (RV) William Penn. The Braves have had a difficult stretch of the schedule, losing their last three games to top-10 teams.  
 
Leading Braves
Goals – Vincent Demarco (13)
Assists – Jake Noernberg (7)
Groundballs -- Jacob Vincentini (48)
Faceoff – Jacob Vincentini 72-124 (58%)
Caused Turnovers – Joshua Curving (8)
 
Scouting the Spartans
The Braves will look to break their three-game losing slid against the 1-4 Spartans. Missouri Baptist won their first game of the season to Clarke but have reeled have four straight losses since.
Goals –Caleb Tant (4)
Assists – Three Players (3)
Groundballs – Blake Lauria (15)
Caused Turnovers – Teddy Herold (7)
 
Series History
The Braves own a 2-3 record against the Spartans, looking to build their 8-4 win in the previous matchup.
 
Up Next
The Braves return to AdventHealth next Saturday at 3 p.m., hosting Columbia College.