Box Score NEVADA, Mo. – The Ottawa University women's flag football team moved to 3-0 in KCAC play with a 41-0 win over Cottey College on Wednesday night at Logan Field.
It didn't take long for the Braves to find the end zone against Cottey, just 1:08 into the first quarter of play. On third and two,
Abby Brown stepped in front of the Comet quarterback's pass and returned the ball 20 yards for a pick six. The extra point pass attempt by
Madysen Carrera was good and OU led 7-0.
The Brave defense forced a turnover on downs by the Comets and OU took over on the CU 12 yard line. Two plays later, Carrera connected with
Bailey Hodgins for the 12 yard touchdown and Ottawa led 13-0 with 8:46 to go in the first quarter.
Ottawa increased its lead over the Comets with 3:08 to go in the half. The Braves put together a seven play, 61 yard drive that ended in a 17 yard touchdown pass from Carrera to
Tatiana Dos Santos. The Braves converted the 2-point extra point attempt and OU took a 21-0 lead into the locker room.
In the second half, Ottawa was 3-for-3 in scoring drives. The Braves received the ball to start the third quarter. That drive went seven plays and 66 yards, ending in a touchdown pass from Carrera to
Mandolyn Scalisi. The 1-point attempt was good and with 8:42 left in the third quarter, Ottawa led 28-0.
The OU defense forced a Cottey punt and Ottawa's offense took over on its own 39 yard line. Seven plays later, Ottawa found the endzone once more. Carrera completed an eight yard touchdown pass to
Jazlyn Camacho. Carrera's 1-pt pass attempt was good and the Braves had a 35-0 lead 44 seconds left in the third quarter.
Two plays into the Comet drive, Ottawa's defense gave its offense back the ball.
Faron Malouff intercepted the Cottey quarterback at the CC 31 yard line and returned the ball to the Cottey 25 yard line.
Kimberly Ibarra scored from three yards out to give the Braves the lead and the game, 41-0.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa had 287 yards of offense, 219 passing and 68 yards rushing, while holding Cottey to 31.
- Madysen Carrera went 13-for-22 through the air for 173 yards and four touchdowns.
- Carrera also led OU with 56 yards rushing, averaging 9.3 yards per carry.
- Bailey Hodgins led OU with four receptions. She also had one touchdown reception.
- Jazlyn Camacho finished with three receptions with a team high 50 receiving yards. She also had one touchdown reception.
- Mandolyn Scalisi and Tatiana Dos Santos had the other two touchdown receptions.
- Dejonice Parris led OU with four tackles and one sack.
- Abby Brown, Faron Malouff and Susann Kaufmann each had an interception.
Who is Next
Ottawa (5-0, 3-0) returns to the field on Saturday, April 1 against Kansas Wesleyan University at AdventHealth Field. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m.
