Braves Drub Friends 82 68 To Claim KCAC Title Chance
Ottawa University Braves upset Friends University 82 68 at Wilson Field House to seize sole possession of the KCAC title race. Bethany also won to leave KWU atop the standings while OU trimmed its early league woes and tied for sixth with St. Mary of the Plains at 8 10.
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Powerhouse Falcons Spoil OU Women's Finale 81 57
Ottawa University Lady Braves end season with an 81 to 57 loss to Friends in ECAC action. Head coach Tommie Simpson remains optimistic about next year, noting only two players away from contention and planning reduced minutes for efficiency. Key players include Sonia Jackson for OU and Heidi Wimmer leading Friends with 24 points as the Falcons seize a big halftime lead and coast to the win.
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Roberts Honorable Mention In All Kansas Conference
Ottawa University’s Lori Roberts earned honorable mention after the All Kansas Conference balloting by ECAC coaches. The 11 first team selections and 12 honorable mentions were chosen February 13, with Saint Mary of the Plains Friends Sterling and Kansas Wesleyan leading the field with two first team picks each. Southwestern Bethel and McPherson added one first team pick apiece, as all 10 conference schools were represented on either list.
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Pratt Makes Honorable Mention On All KCAC Team
Ottawa University standout Rob Noel headlines the 10 member All KCAC men’s basketball team with unanimous selections along with three other seniors Dennis Schumacher Russ Pleiman and Steve Malm. Pratt earns honorable mention as the best sophomore despite injury.
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Noel to leave Ottawa U basketball after four years
Rob Noel plans to depart Ottawa University after four years, leaving Braves coach Rob Cole noting Noel's unique impact. Cole recalls recruiting Noel as his first recruit, saying the player symbolized a lasting connection to his early coaching days. Noel chose Ottawa after a Beaumont Texas senior year inspired by a Lamar University contact.
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Noel closes outstanding OU basketball career against William Jewell
Noel, a 6-5 forward, returns to play his final Brave game Tuesday versus William Jewell after overcoming a knee injury. He led OU in scoring and rebounding as a junior and has raised his season average to 19.7 points per game, earning all conference honors.
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