PARKVILLE, Mo. – The Ottawa University men's volleyball team defeated Central Christian College 3-0; 25-10, 25-11, 25-8; on Friday afternoon in its first match of the Park Invitational.
How it Happened
- Ottawa jumped out to a 5-1 lead over Central Christian in set one. A kill by Marko Zolnjan and a Tiger attacking error gave OU a 15-3 lead. Ottawa held CCC in check for the remainder of the set, taking the 25-10 victory.
- The Braves scored the first 10 points of set two. A kill by Horia Filpisan, blocks by Zolnjan and Damitrae Ellis, and a Derrick Hajka service ace gave OU a 16-5 lead. Ottawa held the Tigers to six points for the remainder of the set and OU took the 25-11 victory.
- In set three it was all OU. Ottawa raced out to an 11-3 lead over the Tigers. Central Christian never threatened the OU lead and the Braves took the 25-8 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa finished the match with 35 kills, a .381 attacking percentage, 26 assists, six service aces, 21 digs, and five team blocks.
- Macort Pickup and Jorge Rivera-Lopez had five kills apiece for OU.
- Kalena Launiu led OU with 20 assists.
- Max Baumann and Horia Filpisan finished the match with four digs apiece.
- Damitrea Ellis led the Braves with three blocks.
Who is Next
Ottawa (2-1) returns to the court on Saturday, Feb. 1 against Westcliff University at the Park Invitational in Parkville, Mo. The match is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m.
