Next Game:
at Baker University (Kan.)
11/3/2025 | 5:30 PM
Nov. 03 (Mon) / 5:30 PM
at Baker University (Kan.)
OTTAWA, Kan. — The Ottawa University women’s basketball team opened its 2025–26 season in dominant fashion, cruising to a 97–49 victory over Kansas Christian College on Friday night inside Wilson Field House. The Braves used a balanced scoring attack and suffocating defense to take control early and never looked back.
First Quarter
Kansas Christian held an early 6–2 advantage before the Braves settled in with a barrage of three-pointers. Kaelynn Duncan knocked down back-to-back triples, and Clare Williams added one of her own to spark an 11–0 Ottawa run. Duncan stayed hot from deep, scoring six points in the frame as OU took a 19–12 lead after one.
Second Quarter
The Braves exploded offensively in the second, outscoring the Falcons 25–11. Tiyani Rollins opened the period with a three-pointer before Duncan buried three more from behind the arc, giving her 18 points by halftime. McKinley Kruger and Clare Williams each added threes of their own as Ottawa extended its lead to 44–23 at the break.
Third Quarter
Ottawa’s defense and tempo overwhelmed Kansas Christian in the third quarter, as the Braves outscored the visitors 34–11. Miranda Patterson and Ashlynn Arnsman each scored early baskets to build momentum, and the Braves’ second unit kept the pace high. Williams hit two more threes, and freshman Grace McPhail buried one to push the lead to over 40.
The quarter ended with Dominique Schutte drilling a three-pointer at the buzzer to give OU a commanding 78–34 advantage.
Fourth Quarter
Ottawa continued to roll in the final frame, as Arnsman scored two quick buckets and McPhail, Williams, and Kimberly Cruz each connected from long range. Cruz capped the night with a three-pointer and an assist to Kiana Hostetler for the final basket, sealing the 97–49 win.
By the Numbers
As a team, Ottawa shot 41.1 percent from the field and 33.9 percent from three-point range, finishing with 28 assists on 37 made baskets.
Who is Next
Ottawa (1-0) returns to the court on Monday, Nov. 3 in a road contest against Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.