Ottawa Braves Women's Flag Football
     - Unbeaten Start: Ottawa is a perfect 6-0 overall (4-0 KCAC). The Braves have won 38 straight games dating back to the 2024 season. The last time OU lost was on March 28, 2024 on the road in Salina, Kan. against Kansas Wesleyan University. 

     - Ottawa head coach Liz Sowers is just six wins away from career no. 100. She has a record of 94-8 in 102 games, a .921 winning percentage.  

     - Balanced Dominance: The Braves are outscoring opponents 224-54 (37.3 ppg to 9.0 allowed).

      - Explosive Passing Attack: Ottawa is averaging 272.3 passing yards per game with 24 passing touchdowns and just 1 interception.

     - Efficient Offense: The Braves rank among the nation's best with a 62% third-down conversion rate.

     - Ground Support: Ottawa adds 46.5 rushing yards per game with 6 rushing touchdowns.

Top Target: Alyssa Linkous leads the receiving corps with 37 catches, 501 yards, and 11 TDs.

Key Contributors:
      - Marley Spielberg 28 receptions, 245 yards, 3 TDs
      - Tatiana Dos Santos: 27 receptions, 226 yards, 3 TDs

Lockdown Unit: Allowing just 165.8 yards per game and 9.0 points per game.

Elite Against the Run: Opponents are held to essentially zero rushing yards per game (-0.2 avg).

Playmakers in Coverage:
     - 7 interceptions with 146 return yards (20.9 avg)
     - 3 defensive touchdowns

Backfield Pressure:
     - 14 sacks through six games

Series Information: Friday is the 11th game between Ottawa University and Cottey College. Ottawa leads the series 10-0 and is outscoring the Comets 483-6. The Braves are 3-0 at home gainst Cottey. OU won the game last season on March 5, 46-0 in Nevada, Mo.  The first ever meeting between the two teams happened at the national tournament on May 6, 2021. OU won the game 67-0. 

Flag Pull Production: Team has totaled 182 flag pulls, consistently limiting yards after catch.

Recent Results Snapshot
     - Dominant wins over Bethel (78-0), Southwestern (43-0), and Graceland (33-0)
     - Defensive showcase in a 12-6 road win at (4) Baker
     - Statement early win over (2) Keiser (32-28)

Team Trend
     - Red Zone Efficiency: 13-for-16 (81%) 
     - Ball Security: 0 turnovers lost on the season
     - Field Position Edge: Averaging 31.3 yards per punt

Quick Hits / Match Notes – Cottey (MO)
     - Record Snapshot: Cottey enters at 3-3 overall (1-2 conference) and is currently on a three-game losing streak after a 3-0 start.
     - Early vs. Recent Form: Opened the season with wins over Concordia, Prairie View A&M, and Bethel (KS), but has been shut out in back-to-back games.

Offensive Notes
     - Scoring Output: Averaging 15.7 points per game.
     - Pass-Heavy Attack: 71.0 passing yards per game compared to -20.0 rushing yards per game.
     - QB Play: Raniya Griffin has thrown for 213 yards and 6 TDs through three games.

Top Target: Tahmya Squire is the go-to playmaker with 9 receptions, 133 yards, and 4 TDs.

Struggles on the Ground: Team rushing total sits at -60 yards on the season with no rushing touchdowns.

Efficiency Issues: 0% on third downs (0-for-8) and 0% in the red zone (0-for-1).

Defensive Notes
     - Points Allowed: 19.3 points per game.
     - Yardage Allowed: 189.3 yards per game, including 167.0 through the air.
     - Turnover Production: Defense has created 7 interceptions in three games.
     - Pass Rush Impact: 7 sacks as a unit, led by Monica Blanc (5.0 sacks).
     - Top Defender: Xitlali Botts leads with 19 flag pulls and 3 interceptions.

Special Teams / Misc.

Punting: Dominique Derraco-Franklin averaging 22.6 yards per punt.

Return Game: Limited impact (4.8 yards per punt return).

Discipline: Just 8 penalties for 38 yards on the season.

Trends to Watch

Cottey has been shut out in consecutive games, scoring 0 points in its last two contests.