The Braves have an overall record of 13-9 and are tied for seventh in the KCAC with a record of 8-8. Ottawa enters Wednesday's game coming off an 87-66 road victory over McPherson College The win was OU's 13th of the season. 

Ottawa is averaging 75.8 points, 40.3 rebounds, and 15.7 assists per game. OU is shooting 40.3 percent from the floor, 31.7 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. 

McKinley Kruger leads the Braves in scoring (12.3), assists (2.4), and steals (1.7). Alliyah Brown is OU's leader in rebounds (6.6) and Ashlynn Arnsman leads Ottawa in blocks (0.6) per game. 

The Braves are ranked 34th in the NAIA in points (1,668), 40th in points per game (75.8), 51st in field goals made per game (27.3), 25th in field goals attempted per game (67.6), 15th in 3-pt field goals made per game (9.3), 12th in 3-pt field goals attempted per game (29.4), 38th in offensive rebounds per game (14.4), 44th in opponent offensive rebounds per game (10), 46th in assists per game (15.7), 23rd in turnovers per game (13.6), 16th in opponent steals per game (6.6), and 37th in offensive efficiency (1.007).

Dominique Schutte is four made 3-pt field goals away from moving to no. 8 in the OU record book for career made 3-pt field goals.  She has 136 made 3-pt field goals in her career and a total of 59 this season. 

Ottawa has a record of 7-3 at home and 4-3 inside of Wilson Field House in KCAC games this season. OU is scoring 81.3 points per game and shooting 41.9 percent from the floor, 35.2 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. Opponents are scoring 70.6 points per game and shooting 41.7 percent from the floor, 31.3 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 67.1 percent from the free throw line. 

At home this season, Ottawa is outscoring opponents 333 to 201 from the 3-pt line. 

In 16 KCAC games this season, Ottawa is scoring 74 points and shooting 40.2 percent from the floor, 32.2 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. Opponents are scoring 72.1 points per game and shooting 43.1 percent from the floor, 34.1 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. 

Wednesday is the 47th game between Ottawa University and Avila University. The series is tied, 23-23 and Ottawa is 2-3 in its last five games against the Eagles. AU won the first meeting this season in Kansas City, Mo., 68-67, on Jan. 7. Ottawa won the first ever meeting between the two teams on Dec. 9, 1975 in Wilson Field House, 108-37. 

In Ottawa's 68-67 loss to Avila on Jan. 7, 2025 in Mabee Fieldhouse, With five seconds left, Clare Williams converted a layup to put Ottawa ahead 67–66. Avila quickly answered, as Madilyn Melton finished in the paint with one second remaining to seal the 68–67 decision.

The Braves will be celebrating National Girls & Women's in Sports Day on Wednesday night. NGWSD is celebrating the achievements of female athletes, recognizing sports' positive influence, and promoting equality for women and girls in sports, started in 1987 to honor Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman and advocated by the Women's Sports Foundation. It's a day for community events, clinics, and recognizing leadership potential in girls through sports, focusing on overcoming barriers and fostering inclusivity. 

Avila University is 12-10 overall, is tied for seventh in the KCAC with a mark of 8-8, is on a one game losing streak, and has a record of 3-7 on the road this season. The Eagles enter Wednesday's game coming off an 84-67 loss at Friends on Jan. 31. Prior to that loss, the Eagles had won five straight games. 

Madilyn Melton leads Avila in scoring (17.2) and rebounds (6.5) per game. Marlie Wright is AU's leader in assists (5.3) and steals (1.9) per game. Kaylee Comstock leads the team in blocks (1.0) per game. 

The Eagles are averaging 72.5 points, 35.9 rebounds, and 16.1 assists per game. Avila is shooting 44.9 percent from the floor, 33.6 percent from behind the 3-pt line, and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. 

Avila is ranked 21st in the NAIA in field goal percentage (.449), 26th in field goal percentage (.336), 10th in free throws made per game (16.5), 26th in free throws attempted per game (21.7), 17th in free throw percentage (.759), sixth in opponent defensive rebounds per game (21.4), 28th in opponent total rebounds per game (32.9), 36th in assists per game (16.1), 27th in blocks per game (4.1), 48th in personal fouls per game (14.8), and 29th in opponent personal fouls per game (18.8).