Braves Quick Hits
Ottawa enters the matchup against Friends University with an overall record of 10-9 and a 7-2 record in KCAC play.The Braves have won five straight matches, defeating Evangel (3-2), Kansas Wesleyan (3-2), Bethany (3-0), Southwestern (3-1), and York (3-0). Ottawa is undefeated at home this season with a 6-0 record. The Braves are averaging 11.17 kills, 10.25 assists, 16.03 digs, and 2.39 blocks per set. Ottawa ranks 11th in the NAIA in blocks per set (2.39). The Braves have recorded 170 total blocks, 1,138 digs, 793 kills, and 728 assists this season. Ottawa is hitting .162 overall and .177 in KCAC matches. The Braves are 6-0 in their last six home matches and have won four consecutive KCAC contests. 

Nickel Named KCAC Attacker of the Week: Nickel finished two matches last week with 24 kills, a .328 attacking percentage, one service ace, one assist, 16 digs, and five blocks. She averaged 3.8 kills per set and 12 kills per match. She leads the Braves with 198 kills, averaging 2.87 kills per set. Nickel has recorded 209 digs, 31 blocks, and 13 service aces. Nickel leads Ottawa with 227 points and averages 3.3 points per set.

Braves Statistical Leaders
- Kills: Bailee Nickel (198), Campbell Stark (143), Kira Cherry (133), Ciara Gray (127).
- Kills Per Set: Nickel (2.87), Gray (2.12), Stark (2.01), Cherry (1.90).
- Hitting Percentage: Stark (.272), Cherry (.206), Nickel (.160).
- Assists: Makela Martinez (316), Madison Brauner (314).
- Digs: Carson Schuman (301), Nickel (209), Brauner (155), Martinez (118).
- Blocks: Stark (100), Cherry (49), Tymerian Carrathus (42), Nickel (31).
- Service Aces: Brauner (22), Schuman (16), Gray (15), Nickel (13).

Braves at the Net
- Ottawa's blocking has been a strength throughout the 2026 season.
- Campbell Stark leads the Braves with 100 total blocks, averaging 1.41 per set.
- Stark has 19 solo blocks and 81 block assists.
- Kira Cherry has added 49 blocks, while Tymerian Carrathus has recorded 42.
- Ottawa is averaging 2.44 blocks per set in KCAC competition.
- The Braves have outblocked their opponents 170-116 this season.

Scouting Friends University
- Friends enters the matchup with a 9-16 overall record and a 1-8 KCAC record. The Falcons snapped a losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Tabor College on October 24.  Friends is 6-7 at home, 2-6 on the road, and 1-3 at neutral sites.

The Falcons average 10.89 kills, 10.13 assists, 15.32 digs, 1.93 service aces, and 1.66 blocks per set. Friends has a team hitting percentage of .156.

Gabbie Taylor leads the Falcons with 271 kills, averaging 3.04 kills per set. She also has 277 digs and 40 service aces. Sofia Mekelburg is second on the team with 172 kills and has recorded 275 assists. Natalie Castillo has 139 kills and 54 blocks. Erin Cheatum has recorded 134 kills and leads the Falcons with 55 blocks. Bailey Wilson leads Friends defensively with 280 digs, averaging 3.50 per set. Lynzee Neal has 229 assists, while Amber Ellis has 211.

Ottawa vs. Friends Series History
- Series Record: Friends leads 53-43.
       - Ottawa has won nine straight against Friends. OU's last loss to the Falcons was on Oct. 12, 2019      in Wichita, 3-1 (19-25, 18-25, 25-20, 16-25)
       - The Braves have won 10 straight in Wilson Field House against Friends. OU's last lost at home to the Falcons happened on Oct. 7, 2011, 3-2 (23-25, 25-19, 25-23, 18-25, 9-15)
       - First Meeting: September 21, 1977 — Ottawa defeated Friends 2-1 (12-15, 15-5, 15-10).
       - Last Meeting: October 29, 2025 — Ottawa defeated Friends 3-1 (25-14, 25-12, 24-26, 25-10).
      - Current Streak: Ottawa has won eight straight meetings.
      - Last Friends Victory: October 12, 2019 — Friends defeated Ottawa 3-1.
      - Last Ottawa Sweep: October 23, 2024 — Ottawa won 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-13).
      - Last Ottawa Home Victory: October 23, 2024 — Ottawa won 3-0.
      - Last Ottawa Road Victory: October 29, 2025 — Ottawa won 3-1.