OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University men's basketball team won its fifth straight game, defeating Tabor College 101-66 on Wednesday night in Wilson Field House.

The first half went back and forth with OU taking an 18-16 lead over Tabor on a basket by PJ Twa with 9:20 on the clock. The Bluejays tied the game on their next offensive possession, but OU quickly responded. A 3-pt field goal by Twa gave the Braves a 21-18 lead.

Tabor did not go away and tied the game for the fifth time, 26-26, with 3:39 left in the first half. A three by Deondre Buggage and two Najee Jones free throws gave OU a 31-26 lead. The Bluejays were able to cut OU's lead to three points, 36-33, with 41 seconds on the clock. Jones answered for OU, scoring the Braves' final four points of the half and OU took a 40-34 lead into the locker room.

In the first six minutes of the second half, Ottawa held Tabor to two points. During that stretch, the Braves built their lead to 29 points, taking a 65-36 lead on a 3-pt field goal by Jayden Hibbitt. OU was in control for the remainder of the game, taking the 101-66 victory.

Inside the Box Score

• Ottawa shot 45 percent from the floor, 40.6 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 76.2 percent from the free throw line.
• OU led 26-9 in points off turnovers, 38-22 in points in the paint, 21-7 in second-chance points, and 30-19 in bench scoring.
• The Braves have five players in double figures led by Jayden Hibbitt's 23 points.
• Najee Jones finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
• Deondre Buggage scored 14 points. Hibbitt and Buggage led OU with three steals apiece.
• PJ Twa finished the game with 11 points.
• Keith Robinson recorded his second straight double-double, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds. He also had two steals, two blocks, and two assists.

Who is Next
Ottawa (6-1, 2-0) returns to the court on Saturday, Nov. 23 in McPherson, Kan. against McPherson College. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.