The Ottawa University beach volleyball team encountered tough competition during the opening day of the EKU Beach Invitational, facing NCAA Division I teams Chattanooga and Morehead State. Ottawa lost both matches 5-0, with Chattanooga quickly clinching their dual in straight sets across all courts. Despite the defeats, the Braves demonstrated some competitive spirit, particularly in their later match against Morehead State, where they performed better with a notable effort on court three. However, all pairs were unable to secure a win, continuing to face difficulties against physically dominating opponents.

By the Numbers
  • All five Ottawa pairs lost their respective matches against both Chattanooga and Morehead State, resulting in a total of 10 match losses.
  • In their match against Morehead State, Bailee Nickel and Madison Brauner had the closest contest, falling 21-19, 21-13.
State of Play
  • Ottawa faced strong opponents in both dual matches, resulting in comprehensive defeats.
  • The team showed improvement in the second match against Morehead State, particularly on court three.
What's Next

Ottawa is set to return to the court on April 4 to face Liberty University and the host, Eastern Kentucky University, aiming to build on their experiences and improve their performance.

Bottom Line

Despite facing stiff competition and suffering setbacks, Ottawa's beach volleyball team is finding resilience. Continued improvement in match strategy and execution will be key as they look forward to upcoming challenges.