SEWARD, Neb. – The Ottawa University men's basketball team fell 100-67 on Tuesday night at Friedrich Arena to no. 19 Concordia University.
The Braves (3-2) had three players score in double figures, led by
Jackson Harding's 12 points.
Aries Hull finished with a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds, while
Deng Luwal added 11 points off the bench.
First Half
Concordia opened the game with a three-point play, but Harding answered with a 3-pointer to tie the score at 3-3. The Bulldogs responded with six straight points before
Josiah Pattinson scored on a layup to make it 11-6.
Ottawa continued to battle, getting baskets from Harding and free throws from Hull to cut the deficit to 15-10 with 14:47 remaining. Concordia extended its lead to 21-10 before Harding scored inside and
Micah Willis connected on a 3-pointer, bringing the Braves within eight points, 23-15, with 9:24 on the clock.
The Bulldogs responded with a 12-0 run to take a 35-15 lead with 7:13 remaining in the half. Hull ended the run with a basket, and Ottawa received additional scoring from
Aiden Olmstead and
Deng Luwal.
Luwal scored four points in the final three minutes of the half, but Concordia maintained its offensive momentum. A 3-pointer by Hayden Frank with five seconds remaining sent the Bulldogs into halftime leading 56-26.
Second Half
At the start of the second half, Pattinson scored inside and
Seb Khan connected on a 3-pointer to make the score 58-31.
Pattinson continued to attack the basket, scoring two more layups, while Hull added a basket to bring Ottawa within 27 points, 64-37, with 16:06 remaining.
Ottawa received a spark from its bench midway through the half.
Jayven Price scored on a layup and later connected on a 3-pointer. Hull added another basket, cutting the Bulldogs' lead to 75-50 with 10:08 left in regulation.
Luwal continued to provide an offensive boost, making two free throws and connecting on a 3-pointer to bring the Braves within 25 points, 80-55, with 8:38 remaining.
Concordia answered with a scoring run to extend its advantage. Ottawa continued to compete down the stretch, but the Bulldogs secured the 100-67 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Jackson Harding led Ottawa with 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists, one block, and one steal. He finished 4-for-12 from the floor and 2-for-6 from behind the 3-point line.
- Aries Hull recorded a double-double with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. He was a perfect 4-for-4 from the field and added three offensive rebounds.
- Deng Luwal finished with 11 points and three rebounds in 11 minutes off the bench. He shot 3-for-3 from the floor, 1-for-1 from behind the arc, and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.
- Seb Khan scored nine points, dished out four assists, and recorded one steal.
- Josiah Pattinson finished with eight points, two rebounds, and two assists.
- Jayven Price added seven points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
- Ottawa shot 38.7 percent (24-for-62) from the field, 26.9 percent (7-for-26) from behind the 3-point line, and 70.6 percent (12-for-17) from the free-throw line.
- The Braves outrebounded Concordia 40-35, including a 17-12 advantage on the offensive glass.
- Ottawa finished with 15 second-chance points, compared to 12 for Concordia.
- The Braves scored 32 points in the paint and received 24 points from their bench.
- Ottawa finished with 13 assists, five steals, and three blocked shots.
- Concordia shot 54.8 percent from the floor and scored 29 points off Ottawa's 21 turnovers.
- Brooks Kissinger led Concordia with 17 points, followed by Derek Tonjes with 15.
Who is Next
Ottawa (3-2) opens KCAC play on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Hillsboro, Kan. against Tabor College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
