OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University men's volleyball team fell 3-0; 25-16, 25-21, 36-34; to (4) Missouri Baptist University in the Mabee Center on Saturday afternoon.
How it Happened
- With the Braves leading set one, 6-5, the Spartans went on a 9-2 run to take a 14-8 lead over the Braves. Ottawa was unable to rally, and Missouri Baptist took the 25-16 victory.
- The two teams went back and forth at the beginning of set two. Ottawa tied the set, 11-11, on a Leo Betin kill. MBU answered with an 8-2 run to take a 19-13 lead over the Braves. OU could not stage a comeback, and the Spartans won set two, 25-21.
- The Braves took the early lead, 11-8, in set three. A kill by Macort Pickup and a MBU attacking error gave OU an 18-13 lead. The Spartans rallied and tied the set at 24 all. The Braves retook the lead on a Marko Zolnjan kill, 25-24. Missouri Baptist scored the next two points to take a 26-25 lead. A MBU service error and a kill by Betin gave OU a 27-26 lead. The teams exchanged points, and Ottawa had a 34-33 lead after a block by Zarka and Akeil Williams. OU, however, was unable to hold on to its lead. MBU scored the next three points, taking the set 36-34.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa finished the match with 35 kills, a .107 attacking percentage, 34 assists, 27 digs and seven team blocks.
- Three Braves had eight kills apiece: Marko Zolnjan, Macort Pickup, and Leo Betin.
- Marton Zarka led OU with 32 assists.
- Akeil Williams finished the match with five blocks.
- Pickup led Ottawa with seven digs.
Who is Next
Ottawa (10-9, 5-7) returns to the court on Tuesday, March 18 in Parkville, Mo. against (9) Park University. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.
