OTTAWA, Kan. – The (23) Ottawa University women's volleyball team defeated Bethany College 3-0; 25-17, 25-17, 25-17; on Friday afternoon in Wilson Field House. The win is OU's 11th straight over the Swedes.

How it Happened

• Ottawa scored the first four points of set one. A Radaisy Valdez kill and service ace gave the Braves a 9-6 lead. Two attack errors by the Swedes increased the OU lead to 16-12. The Braves never surrendered their lead, taking the 25-17 victory.
• A kill by Valdez and two Bethany miscues gave the Braves a 6-3 lead in set two. A kill by Reile Payne and a Carson Schuman service ace gave OU a 12-8 lead over Bethany. Ottawa continued to build upon its lead and after a Chaney Barth kill, Ottawa led 22-13. OU held Bethany in check for the remainder of the set, taking the 25-17 victory.
• Bethany took an early 3-1 lead over the Braves in set three. Ottawa rallied, taking a 7-5 lead on a Barth kill. A block by Valdez and Barth and a Kennedi Wyrick service ace gave the Braves an 18-10 lead. Bethany was not able to rally and the Braves took a 25-17 victory.

Inside the Box Score

• Ottawa finished the match with 45 kills, a .349 attacking percentage, 42 assists, six service aces, 49 digs, and four team blocks.
• Radaisy Valdez had 16 kills and a .727 attacking percentage.
• Madison Brauner had 20 assists and Ryleigh Sander finished with 18 assists
• Jadore Hayes led OU with 13 digs.

Who is Next
Ottawa (13-6, 3-1) returns to the court on Tuesday, Oct. 3 against NCAA Division II, Rockhurst University. The match is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.