COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Ottawa University women's basketball team was defeated 73-62 by (RV) Columbia College on Sunday afternoon.
The Braves had a 9-5 lead over Columbia in the opening minutes of the first quarter. The Cougar responded with a 7-1 run, taking a 12-10 lead over the Braves. A basket by
Janiyah Hendricks tied the game at 12 all. Columbia responded by ending the quarter on an 8-1 run, taking a 20-13 lead into the second.
Columbia increased its lead to 28-19 at the 7:29 mark in the second quarter. Ottawa chipped away at the lead and after a free throw by
Dominique Schutte, the Braves were within 28-25. Columbia responded by outscoring OU 8-3 in the final three minutes of the half to take a 35-28 lead into the locker room.
CC pushed its lead to double figures at the start of the third quarter. Ottawa did not go away and cut the Cougar lead to two points, 41-39, on two
Katelyn Alatini free throws with 4:23 remaining in the quarter. Columbia increased its lead to six points, 47-41 but OU again cut into the Cougar lead. A basket by
Anna Eldridge put OU within one point, 47-46, with 1:57 on the clock. Columbia was able to score the final basket of the quarter, taking a 49-46 lead into the fourth.
Ottawa continued to stay within striking distance of Columbia in the fourth quarter. A basket by Hendricks cut the deficit to 52-50 with 8:18 left in regulation. Columbia scored the next five points, increasing its lead to 57-50. Ottawa responded with an 8-2 run and after two
Abbie Sextro free throws, the Braves were within one point, 59-58 with 2:18 on the clock. Ottawa, however, was unable to get over the hump and take its first lead since the first quarter and Columbia took the 73-62 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa shot 29.7 percent from the floor, 26.1 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 72 percent from the free throw line.
- Janiyah Hendricks came off the bench to score 13 points of OU. She had two assists and three steals. Dominique Schutte finished the game with 10 points.
- Abbie Sextro led OU with eight rebounds.
- Nora Ford had a team high four assists.
- Anna Eldridge and Tiyani Rollins finished the game with three steals apiece.
Who is Next
Ottawa (1-2) returns to Wilson Field House on Friday, Nov. 8 against Baker University, Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
