Ottawa is on a two match losing streak after falling 3-0 to Evangel University on Wednesday in Springfield, Mo. The Braves are 5-10 overall, 2-3 in the KCAC, and have a road record of 2-2.
Through 15 games this season, Ottawa is averaging 10.87 kills per set, 9.94 assists per set, 2.09 blocks per set, 1.20 service aces per set, and 15.59 digs per set. OU has a .162 attacking percentage.
OU is ranked 37th in the NAIA in blocks per set (2.09) and 36th in block errors (31).
Campbell Stark leads the Braves in kills per set (2.21) and blocks per set (1.09).
Makela Martinez is OU's leader in assists per set (4.39) and
Carson Schuman leads the Braves in digs per set (3.85).
Friday is the 102 match between Ottawa University and Kansas Wesleyan University. The Coyotes lead the series 52-49. The Braves are 3-2 in their last five matches against KWU. Ottawa won the match last season in Wilson Field House on Sept. 28, 2024, 3-2 (18-25, 25-22, 25-14, 22-25, 3-15). The first match between the two teams happened on Sept. 28, 1979 in Salina. KWU won the match 2-0 (15-12, 15-12).
Kansas Wesleyan University is 9-10 overall and 3-2 in the KCAC. The Coyotes are 4-3 in Mabee Arena this season. KWU enters Friday's match coming off a 3-0 victory over Tabor College on Wednesday night in Salina.
Through 19 matches this season, KWU is averaging 12.53 kills per set, 11.75 assists per set, 1.56 blocks per set, 1.46 service aces per set, and 17.04 digs per set. The Coyotes have a .180 attacking percentage.
Kansas Wesleyan is ranked 48th in the NAIA in kills (902), 46th in kills per set (12.53), 40th in total attacks (2,754), 45th in assists (846), 41st in assists per set (11.75), and 47th in receptions (1,460).
Rylee Serpan leads the Coyotes in kills per set (3.62), Kate Bebout is KWU's leader in blocks per set (0.66), Kori Arnold is the team's leader in digs per set (4.30), and Sara Bebout leads the team in assists per set (4.81).
