OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University men's volleyball team defeated Graceland University 3-0; 25-10, 25-20, 25-21; on Saturday afternoon in the Mabee Center.

How it Happened

• The Braves jumped out to a 9-1 lead in the first set. Three straight kills by Macort Pickup gave the Braves a 16-4 lead. Ottawa held the Yellowjackets to six points for the remainder of the set, taking the 25-10 victory.
• Ottawa took a 7-5 lead to start set two on a GU attacking error. Kills by Marko Zolnjan and Morris increased the OU lead 16-12. The Yellowjackets never threatened the Brave lead and Ottawa took the 25-20 victory.
• Graceland led 7-5 in set three. Ottawa rallied and after a kill by Pickup, the set was tied10-10. The lead went back and forth with Graceland having the 18-17 advantage over the Braves. Ottawa respond with a 5-1 run, taking a 22-19 lead. OU held Graceland to two points for the remainder of the set, taking the 25-21 victory.

Inside the Box Score

• Ottawa finished the match with 45 kills, a .390 attacking percentage, 43 assists, three service aces, 27 digs, and one team block.
• Marko Zolnjan led the Braves with 16 kills. He had a .481 attacking percentage.
• Macort Pickup had 12 kills and a .450 attacking percentage. He had five digs.
• Marton Zarka had 22 assists and Quentin Le Dortz had 16 assists.

Who is Next
Ottawa (11-10, 6-8) returns to the court on Tuesday, March 25 in the Mabee Center against Central Christian College. The match is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.