OTTAWA, Kan. - The Ottawa University beach volleyball team showed fight on their home sand but fell in two matches on Wednesday, dropping a tight 3-2 decision to Wayne State College before a 5-0 loss to Park University.

Match One: Wayne State 3, Ottawa 2
Ottawa opened the day with a gritty performance, pushing Wayne State to the brink in a back-and-forth dual.

The No. 1 pair of Carson Schuman and Hollie Peters delivered one of the highlights of the day, rallying after dropping the first set to win a three-set thriller. Madison Brauner and Bailee Nickel matched that energy at the No. 3 spot, bouncing back after a first-set loss to secure another three-set victory.

Despite the two strong wins, Wayne State edged out the team result by taking courts No. 2, 4, and 5—including a hard-fought three-set battle at No. 5 that ultimately swung the match.

Final Results
1. Hollie Peters/Carson Schuman (OU) def. Taylor Bunjer/Anna Borner (WSC) 16-21, 21-17, 17-15
2. Channatee Robles/Chloe Hanel (WSC) def. Brenna Diller/Brittan Lee (OU) 21-6, 21-8
3. Madison Brauner/Bailee Nickel (OU) def. Mattie Kamery/Reese Johnson (WSC) 18-21, 21-17, 15-9
4. Ella Myler/Molly Romano (WSC) def. Makela Martinez/Samantha Young (OU) 21-13, 21-18
5. Mia Berg/Delaney Miller (WSC) def. Janessa Ross/Tessa Mathews (OU) 17-21, 21-15, 15-7
Ext. Jolee Ryan/Boe Kaschner (WSC) def. Alexia Maynes/Jezebel Hobbs (OU) 21-9, 21-16 Match Two: Park 5, Ottawa 0
In the second match of the day, Ottawa faced a strong and unbeaten Park squad that controlled the dual from start to finish.

The Braves competed on every court, with their closest push coming at No. 4, where Samantha Young and Makela Martinez kept things tight in both sets. However, Park's depth proved too much, sweeping all five scoring courts in straight sets.

Final Results
1. Izabella Ceratti/Jullia Alvarez (PARK) def. Carson Schuman/Hollie Peters (OU) 21-8, 21-12
2. Aly Anderson/Grecia Ung (PARK) def. Madison Brauner/Bailee Nickel (OU) 21-14, 21-15
3. Daniela Gomez/Luna Martins (PARK) def. Brenna Diller/Brittan Lee (OU) 21-14, 21-12
4. Indi Zetic/Angie Rodriguez (PARK) def. Samantha Young/Makela Martinez (OU) 21-19, 21-15
5. Abi Williams/Maria Pim (PARK) def. Madison Holcomb/Ina Grbic (OU) 21-15, 21-16
Ext. Serena Arruda/Julia Matos (PARK) def. Janessa Ross/Tessa Mathews (OU) 21-14, 21-13

Who is Next
Ottawa (0-14) will return to the sand on Monday, March 30 in a dual double header with Park University. The Braves and Pirates will play at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.