OTTAWA, Kan. - Ottawa University beach volleyball came up short against Park University, 4-1, but the Braves showed fight—highlighted by a gritty straight-set win at the No. 3 position.
After Park jumped out to an early lead with wins at the top two flights, Ottawa found its breakthrough in a tightly contested matchup. The duo of
Bailee Nickel and
Madison Brauner delivered the Braves' lone point, edging their opponents in back-to-back nail-biters to put OU on the board.
Despite the final score, Ottawa pushed in multiple spots, including a three-set battle at No. 5 before Park ultimately sealed the match.
Park University 4, Ottawa University 1
1. Izabella Ceratti/Jullia Alvarez (PARK) def.
Brenna Diller/
Brittan Lee (OU) 21-9, 21-13
2. Aly Anderson/Grecia Ung (PARK) def.
Carson Schuman/
Hollie Peters (OU) 21-9, 21-15
3.
Bailee Nickel/
Madison Brauner (OU) def. Luna Martins/Daniela Gomez (PARK) 21-19, 21-19
4. Indi Zetic/Angie Rodriguez (PARK) def.
Samantha Young/
Olivia Lewis (OU) 21-14, 21-13
5. Maria Pim/Abi Williams (PARK) def.
Makela Martinez/
Nakhai Biby (OU) 21-6, 19-21, 15-7
Who is Next
Ottawa (0-12) will now host Park University and Wayne State College at the Campus Courts on Wednesday, March 25. OU will play Wayne State at 11:00 a.m. and Park at 3:00 p.m.
