Quick Hits / Match Notes
Ottawa (Kan.) vs. William Penn (Iowa)
Matchup Comparison
   - Record Edge: William Penn enters at 16-5 overall, riding a 7-match win streak, while Ottawa sits at 17-8 and coming off a win
   - Offensive Production: WPU holds a slight edge in kills (13.15 k/s) and hitting percentage (.280) compared to Ottawa (12.67 k/s, .273)
   - Defense/Net Play: William Penn is averaging 2.59 blocks/set (2nd nationally) and the Braves are averaging 1.98 blocks/set
   - Ball Control: WPU also leads in digs (11.41/set vs. Ottawa's 10.54)
   - Ottawa Advantage: Balanced attack and efficient distribution (12.08 assists/set) plus experience against strong Heart competition
Series Information: Tuesday will be just the second match between the two teams and the first in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Ottawa won the first ever match between the two teams on April 1, 2025 in the Mabee Center, 3-0 (25-13, 26-24, 25-17).Â
Ottawa Braves Breakdown
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Petar Lazic – Team leader with 354 kills (3.77 k/s) and 413.5 points; primary offensive weapon
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Marko Zolnjan – Efficient scorer (316 kills, .320 hitting %), strong secondary option
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Macort Pickup – Adds versatility with 264 kills and solid all-around play
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Kadeem Morris – Key middle presence with 84 total blocks, anchors net defense
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Quentin Le Dortz – Offensive facilitator with 916 assists (10.41 a/s) controlling tempo
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Leo Betin – Defensive standout with 259 digs (3.32 d/s) leading the back row
William Penn Statesmen Breakdown
   - Ben Cemeno-Castillo – Go-to attacker with 246 kills (3.78 k/s) and .320 hitting %
   - Emilio Spanner – Another top option (239 kills, 3.41 k/s), consistent scorer
   - Britten Beallis – Highly efficient (.451 hitting %) with strong production
   - Ben Brinkman – Dominant at the net with 76 total blocks (1.12 blk/s)
   - Marton Sebestyen – Contributes both offensively and at the service line (19 aces)
   - Brady Zell – Primary setter with 753 assists (10.46 a/s) running an efficient offense
