OTTAWA, Kan. — The Ottawa University men's basketball team suffered its first home loss of the season on Friday night, falling 84–68 to William Woods University inside Wilson Field House.
First Half
Ottawa came out with early energy, trading baskets with William Woods through the first 10 minutes.
Landyn Tyler and
Kuol Reech provided interior scoring, while
Cameron Lawson added key drives to keep the Braves within reach.
However, the Owls' offense heated up late in the half behind Mark Onyejekwe, who hit multiple three-pointers to spark a 10–2 William Woods run. Ottawa struggled to match the pace from deep, connecting on just two shots from beyond the arc in the half. The Owls carried a 46–35 lead into the break.
Second Half
Ottawa continued to battle in the second half but despite the effort, William Woods maintained its rhythm offensively. Onyejekwe capped his night with 21 points, and Tahki Chievous added 16 points and nine rebounds as the Owls held off multiple Ottawa surges. The Braves were held to 36 percent shooting from the field and just 12 percent from three in the game, while the Owls shot nearly 48 percent overall.
Top Performers
- Ottawa: Rich Martelly – 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Kuol Reech – 10 points, 8 rebounds; Landyn Tyler – 11 points, 4 rebounds; Cameron Lawson – 9 points.
- William Woods: Mark Onyejekwe – 21 points (5-of-7 from three); Tahki Chievous – 16 points, 9 rebounds; Brock Davis – 8 points, 9 rebounds.
Who is Next
Ottawa (3-1) plays its final game of the Andy Carrier Memorial Basketball Classic on Saturday, Nov. 8 against (RV) Dordt University in Wilson Field House. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
