WICHITA, Kan. – The (RV) Ottawa University football team was defeated 38-7 by (24) Friends University on Saturday evening at Adair-Austin Stadium.
The Braves received the ball to start the game and took advantage, scoring their first touchdown of 2024. On fourth and seven from the Falcon 33-yard line,
Taylor Eggers threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to
Keavian Long. The
Rhett Andersen extra point kick was good and the Braves led 7-0 with 8:19 to go in the first quarter.
The Falcons responded by scoring 38 straight points. Friends scored 14 points in the first, 14 in the second, and 10 in the third to take the 38-7 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- The Braves finished the game with 94 rushing yards and 101 yards through the air for 195 yards of offense. Friends had a total of 476 yards of offense, 59 yards passing and 417 yards rushing.
- Taylor Eggers was 8-for-20 through the air for 101 yards and one touchdown.
- De'Anthony Curtis led OU in rushing with 51 yards.
- Sean-Patrick Hurst led OU with three receptions for 17 yards.
- Keavian Long finished with two receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown.
- Ethan Fuentes led OU with nine tackles. He had one forced fumble.
- Christian Obregon, Jaden Thatcher, and AJ Hemphill had seven tackles apiece.
Who is Next
Ottawa (0-2) returns to the field on Saturday, Sept. 14 against Bethel College at AdventHealth Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
