Box Score In a battle between two of the hottest teams in the KCAC, the Eagles strong first half was the difference in Saturday's contest. Ottawa came in riding a 10-game winning streak, while the Eagles had won 9 of their last 10 games. OKWU pulled ahead early and never looked back, winning 80-60. With the win, the Eagles clinched the KCAC Regular Season Championship.
Recap:
- Strong shooting was key for the Eagles early. In the game's first 20 minutes, they shot nearly 55% from the field while holding the Braves to just 30%. At the half, OKWU led 47-33.
- In the second half, neither team shot the ball particularly well, as the Braves went 8 for 31 in the half and the Eagles just 12 for 34.
- For the game, OKWU's defense held Ottawa to just 19% from 3-point land.
- Early in the second half, OKWU led by as many as 26 points.
Now the Numbers:
- OKWU outrebounded Ottawa 49-34.
- OKWU scored 48 points in the paint and held Ottawa to just 26.
- Brandon Bird led the Eagles with 21 points. Jaden Lietzke added 15 of his own.
- Off the bench, Valentin Van Putten scored 14 points and added 5 rebounds in a strong showing.
Up Next:
- OKWU hits the road for a rematch with Southwestern. The Eagles fell to Southwestern at home in early January by an 87-85 margin.
