OTTAWA, Kan. - Ottawa University men's lacrosse faced a difficult matchup on Saturday afternoon, falling 21-0 to Missouri Baptist at AdventHealth Field.
Game Recap
First Quarter
Missouri Baptist controlled possession early, capitalizing on face-offs and offensive pressure to build a 4-0 lead. Ottawa's defense showed moments of resistance, forcing a few turnovers and ground balls, but struggled to slow the Spartans' high-volume shooting attack.
Second Quarter
The Braves found a bit more rhythm defensively in the second, with goalkeeper
Dylan Murano making multiple saves to keep Ottawa within reach. However, Missouri Baptist added two more goals to take a 6-0 lead into halftime.
Third Quarter
Missouri Baptist broke the game open in the third period, scoring 10 goals. Ottawa continued to battle, with Murano anchoring the defense and making key stops, but the Spartans' depth and offensive efficiency proved difficult to contain.
Fourth Quarter
Ottawa continued to fight until the final whistle. The Braves nearly broke through offensively late in the game, including a shot that hit the post, but were unable to find the back of the net as Missouri Baptist added five more goals to seal the result.
Stats Recap
- Dylan Murano (OU): 15 saves in goal, anchoring the Braves' defense under heavy pressure
- Ottawa Team Defense: Forced 15 turnovers by Missouri Baptist
- Ground Balls: Ottawa 9
- Shots: Ottawa 2
- Clears: 6-of-11
- Face-offs: 0-of-25
- Missouri Baptist: 76 total shots, 54 ground balls
- Jake Cordes (MBU): 6 goals, 4 assists
- Joe Busselman (MBU): 5 goals, 6 assists
- Caleb Ward (MBU): 5 goals, 2 assists
Who is Next
Ottawa (1-13, 0-8) will play its final game of the season on Wednesday, April 22 at AdventHealth Field. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m.
