TOPEKA, Kan. - The Ottawa men's bowling team has booked a spot in the NAIA National Championship with a KCAC Championship victory on Saturday in Topeka.

Earning a bye to the semifinals, the Braves beat Hastings 2-0 in that round: 1059-925 in the team game, and 1046-985 in the baker set. In the championship match against Midland, Ottawa won the team game before being beat 1026-929, ultimately winning the best of seven baker match 4-2.

With the victory, the Ottawa men have secured their third ever berth to the NAIA National Championship, with this season's edition being held from March 19-21 at Royal Scot in Lansing, Michigan.

Coach Poston's Thoughts
"It was awesome to see the guys put it all together at the biggest tournament of the year! So proud of the way they battled and stepped up and took advantage of the opportunity earning a trip to the National Championships in Michigan. They earned this win! And we are looking forward to carrying this momentum to Michigan."

Coach Maida's Thoughts
"The win today was sweet, and it goes to prove what we have said all year, there is no lack of talent on this team. The guys worked together, communicated well, and had each others backs. Great things can happen when we work as a team. This is why we play the game, the ups and downs of the season was all for this day."

Up Next
The Ottawa men's and women's bowling teams continue their postseason at the USBC ISC & ITC Sectionals from March 13-15 at Cityview Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas.