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Ottawa University

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71
Winner Bethany College BC 5-6, 3-2
53
Ottawa University OU 5-5, 2-3
Winner
Bethany College BC
5-6, 3-2
71
Final
53
Ottawa University OU
5-5, 2-3
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Bethany College BC 11 16 22 22 71
Ottawa University OU 13 15 12 13 53

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Women's Basketball is Upended by Bethany, 71-53

OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's basketball team fell 71-53 to Bethany College in Wilson Field House on Saturday afternoon.

The Braves scrapped and clawed their way to a one point lead over the Swedes at the half, 28-27. It was the third quarter that OU struggled with Bethany outscoring OU 22-13 to take 49-40 lead into the fourth.

In the final quarter of play, a 3-pt field goal by Dominique Schutte put OU within 51-45. The Swedes scored the next four points, taking a 55-45 lead over the Braves.

The Braves cut into the Swede lead again. Two free throws by Tiyani Rollins cut the deficit to five points, 55-50, with 6:09 left in the game. Ottawa not able to any closer to Bethany and was unable to complete the comeback. The Swedes ended the game on a 16-3 run, taking the 71-53 victory.

Inside the Box Score
  • Ottawa shot 27.1 percent from the floor, 23.3 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 87.5 percent from the free throw line.
  • OU had two players in double figures, led by Katelyn Alatini's 11 points.
  • Abbie Sextro scored 10 points
  • Janiyah Hendricks finished the game with three assists and three steals.
Who is Next
Ottawa (5-5, 2-3) returns to the court on Wednesday, Dec. 11 against Evangel University in Springfield, Mo. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m.
 
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