Braves Beat KWU 91 76 To Lead KCAC Title Race
Ottawa University defeated Kansas Wesleyan 91 76 at Wilson Field House. Charles Mercer led OU with 28 points as the Braves out rebounded the Coyotes 40 29 and built a 46 35 halftime lead. Duane Bissitt added 21 points before fouling out, with Jim Carter and Tony Verdi providing key second and third chance opportunities. KWU guard La Verle Martin led KWU with 22 points and EWU center Jim Rash fouled out late. Ottawa improves to 3.0 in conference and 4.2 overall while KWU drops to 4 1 in ECAC and 4 2 overall.
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Ottawa University Takes Lead In Kansas Conference
Ottawa University moved into first place in the Kansas Conference with a 91-76 win over Kansas Wesleyan, handing the Coyotes their first loss. Hastings College beat Fort Hays State 82-67, dropping Fort Hays to 1-3. St Benedict’s scored 100 for the first time this season in a 100-71 win over Maryville State at Atchison. The Kansas list also saw College of Emporia, McPherson, Bethany, Baker, Bethel, and Sterling in various standings as the circuit tipped toward conference play. Ottawa leads 3-0 in the conference with Wesleyan and Emporia tied at 3-1, McPherson and Bethany at 2-1, and others at 1-2 or 0-3.
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Braves Face Bethel Next in Newton Preholiday clash
Ottawa University travels to Newton to meet Bethel College in the Braves last game before Christmas. Bethel sits 1-2 in Kansas Conference after a 63 51 loss to Sterling, while Bethel returns Kam Koehn and Larry Schmidt, with 6.7 freshman John Stucky and Jim Loewer as reserves. Ottawa brings experience though Bethel matches height. game at Bethel’s opponents venue precedes OU’s Jan Moe Pherson game at Wilson Field House on the Braves’ campus.
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Men s Industrial League Scores In Ottawa Night
In a Tuesday league tally many teams posted results led by Peters Masonry and Maracaibo Oil with high scores by J Peterson and M Miller. Ottawa Packers and Peoples National Bank also posted wins as Dozens of players added points in the Military Avenue league night.
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Whistle Policies Hit KCAC Hard on Rough Play
The KCAC faces criticism over a policy that discourages aggressive basketball, with referees blamed for whistle timing and coaches arguing it harms league reputation. ECAC and CIC playoffs highlight how softer KCAC rules affect non-conference matchups and post season readiness.
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Sunflower doubleheader boos threaten KU K State games
Lawrence AP report says KU athletics chief Wade Stinson may end the Sunflower Basket ball Doubleheader if ongoing booing by crowds continues. Kansas fans rooted for Penn State over Kansas State in Manchester and Lawrence, fueling concerns the event stirs ill will between the states. Officials note past vandalism incidents and urge improved sportsmanship while Ted Owens says no talks of scrapping the event.
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Holovak Named AFL Coach of the Year by AP
Boston Patriot Michael J. Holovak received AP Coach of the Year honors as Boston pursues the Eastern Division title against Buffalo. He hints at a longer contract and compares himself to Al Davis, while aiming to avenge last season's San Diego title game loss.
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Ottawa Meets Bonner Springs In EKL Tourney Opener
In the Eastern Kansas League opening round at Rosedale High School, Bonner Springs beat Olathe 50 to 45 while Argentine toppled Turner 54 to 52. Friday games push winners to face Ottawa and Rosedale, with the Cyclones meeting Bonner Springs at 7 p.m. and Rosedale vs Argentine at 8:30. The championship pits Friday winners at 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
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