SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The (25) Ottawa University women's volleyball team fell 3-0; 25-18, 25-23, 25-15; to Our Lady of the Lake University on Thursday night in OLL Mabee Gymnasium.
How it Happened
- The Saints scored the first nine points of set one. Ottawa did not wilt and chipped away at the OLLU lead. OU scored nine straight points and after a Radaisy Valdez kill, Ottawa was within 23-18. That is all the closer the Braves would get. The Saints scored the next two points, taking the 25-18 victory.
- Ottawa led 9-4 in set two. OLLU rallied, outscoring the Braves 8-2 to take a 12-11 lead. OU scored the next three points and led 14-12 after a Kira Cherry kill. Another kill by Valdez gave OU an 18-16 lead. Our Lady of the Lake rallied, scoring four straight to take a 20-18 lead. Ottawa responded with two straight points, tying the set 20-20 on a Campbell Stark block. The teams exchanged points and the set was tied again, this time at 22 all. The Saints scored the next two points, taking a 24-22 lead. A block by Valdez put OU within 24-23. The Braves were not able to complete the comeback and OLLU took the set on the next point, 25-23.
- OLLU took a 21-9 lead over the Braves in set no. 3. Ottawa was not able to rebound from its slow start and the Saints took the 25-15 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa had 25 kills, a .058 attacking percentage, 23 assists, one service ae, 44 digs, and five team blocks.
- Radaisy Valdez led OU with 12 kills. She had a .455 attacking percentage.
- Madison Brauner finished the match with 14 assists.
- Kenzie Kuxhaus had 18 digs.
Who is Next
Ottawa (1-4) will play Rocky Mountain College on day two of the ShinDig Showdown. The match is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
