OTTAWA, Kan. — Ottawa University men's basketball withstood a back-and-forth battle Saturday afternoon, pulling away late to secure an 85–80 win over Tabor College inside Wilson Field House.
Game Recap
The Braves opened the game attacking inside, with
Landyn Tyler and
Elijah Mason scoring early baskets to give Ottawa an early edge. Tabor answered with efficient shooting, closing the first half on a 9–3 run to take a 34–33 lead into the break.
The second half featured multiple lead changes as both teams traded baskets. Ottawa gained control midway through the half behind Mason's scoring in the paint and
Jackson Harding's energy on both ends. A late surge from Tabor cut the deficit to two in the final minute, but Ottawa went 6-for-8 at the free-throw line in the closing seconds to seal the win.
Final Stats (Ottawa Highlights)
- Score: Ottawa 85, Tabor 80
- Leading Scorer: Elijah Mason – 27 points
- Other Double-Figure Scorers:
- Rebounding Leader: Jackson Esary – 11 rebounds
- Assists Leaders: Jackson Esary & Landyn Tyler – 5 assists each
- Field Goal Percentage: 41.1% (30-of-73)
- Free Throws: 23-of-27 (85.2%)
- Rebounds: Ottawa 49, Tabor 32
- Points in the Paint: Ottawa 44
Who is Next
Ottawa (9-7, 5-5) returns to the court on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at no. 6 Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Okla. Game time is set for 8:00 p.m.
