OTTAWA, Kan. — The Ottawa University men's volleyball team delivered a wire-to-wire performance Friday night, sweeping Central Christian College in straight sets (25-17, 25-14, 25-13) at the Mabee Center.

Set-by-Set Breakdown

Set 1 – Ottawa 25, Central Christian 17
Ottawa set the tone early, jumping out to a quick lead behind a balanced offensive attack. Marko Zolnjan and Petar Lazic provided consistent finishes at the net, while the Braves closed the set on a strong run to take the opener by eight.

Set 2 – Ottawa 25, Central Christian 14
The Braves took full control in the second set, using aggressive serving and disciplined blocking to disrupt Central Christian's rhythm. Ottawa never trailed, building separation midway through the set and cruising to a convincing win.

Set 3 – Ottawa 25, Central Christian 13
Ottawa saved its best for last, opening the third set with an early surge and maintaining pressure throughout. Efficient hitting and clean execution allowed the Braves to put the match away quickly and secure the sweep.

Game Notes & Stats

• Ottawa hit .407 as a team, totaling 41 kills with just 8 errors.
• Petar Lazic led all players with 13 kills, hitting .458.
• Marko Zolnjan added 9 kills, 3 service aces, and 9 digs.
• Macort Pickup recorded 9 kills on .615 hitting and chipped in defensively.
• Setter Quentin Le Dortz orchestrated the offense with 25 assists.
• Ottawa finished with 12.0 total team blocks, holding Central Christian to a .056 hitting percentage.
• The Braves also notched 6 service aces, applying steady pressure from the service line.

Who is Next
Ottawa (4-1) returns to the court on Saturday, February 7 in Kansas City, Mo. against Rockhurst University. The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m.