Quick Hits / Match Notes

OU head coach Liz Sowers is one win away from no. 100. She has an all-time record of 99-9, a .916 winning percentage. Sowers has a KCAC record of 58-1. 

Ottawa vs. Kansas Wesleyan (KWU)

Team Comparison
    Offensive Firepower
    Ottawa averages 38.8 points per game compared to KWU's 36.8
    Both teams are elite through the air: Ottawa: 293.5 pass yds/game KWU: 292.4 pass yds/game
    Ottawa holds a slight edge in total offense efficiency and red zone success (81%)

Defensive Strength
  Nearly identical scoring defense: Ottawa: 7.9 pts allowed/game | KWU: 7.8 pts allowed/game
  Ottawa dominates against the run (11.4 rush yds allowed/game) vs KWU (38.9)
  KWU creates more turnovers with 21 interceptions on the season

Key Trend
    Both teams already played a one-score game (21-20 KWU win), showing how evenly matched they are

Series Information: Saturday is the 21st game between Ottawa University and Kansas Wesleyan University. The Braves lead the series 18-2. The Coyotes defeated the Braves in the first game this season, a non-conference game, on March 24 at AdventHealth Field, 21-20. That was the first loss at home in program history. Ottawa has a record of 4-1 against KWU in Salina. The last time Ottawa lost in Salina was on March 28, 2024, 18-13. 


Ottawa Braves Breakdown

Offense
    QB Anna Anderson leads one of the top passing attacks: 3,046 yards, 43 TD, 75.6% completion
    Balanced receiving core with four major threats: Alyssa Linkous (16 TD) | Olga Sotillo (764 yards) |Tatiana Dos Santos (8 TD) | Marley Spielberg (7 TD) | Anderson also contributes on the ground with 13 rushing TDs

Defense
    Led by Jukanie Washington (75 flag pulls) and Dejonice Parris (71 flag pulls)
    Pass rush impact: Parris: 7.5 sacks | Kaufmann: 6.5 sacks
    Ball-hawking secondary with 14 interceptions

Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Breakdown

Offense
    QB Chihiro Iwata: 2,432 yards, 37 TD, strong dual-threat ability
    Aliyah Wood: 65 receptions, 698 yards, 13 TD
    Deep receiving corps with multiple contributors (5+ players over 200 yards)

Defense
    Turnover-heavy defense: 21 interceptions, including multiple pick-sixes
    Leaders: Ava Duerr: 47 flag pulls | Khylie Douglas: 6 sacks | Strong coverage unit limiting opponents to 7 passing TDs all season

Individual Player Notes

Ottawa
    Anna Anderson – Elite dual-threat QB; drives the nation's top-tier passing efficiency
    Alyssa Linkous – Red zone weapon with team-high 16 TD receptions
    Olga Sotillo – Big-play threat (764 yards receiving)
    Jukanie Washington – Defensive anchor (75 flag pulls, 4 INT)
    Dejonice Parris – Pass-rush disruptor (7.5 sacks)

Kansas Wesleyan
    Chihiro Iwata – Dynamic QB with 40 total TDs (37 passing, 3 rushing)
    Aliyah Wood – Go-to receiver (698 yards, 13 TD)
    Nyjah Green – Versatile threat (receiving + defensive INT production)
    Ava Duerr – Defensive leader (team-high 47 flag pulls)
    Khylie Douglas – Edge presence (6 sacks)