Ottawa Braves

The Ottawa Braves are the athletic teams that represent Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas. They are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). The university provides 30 varsity athletic teams—13 men's teams, 14 women's teams, 3 co-ed teams.[2]

Men's Sports Women's Sports Co-ed Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Powerlifting
Soccer
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling		 Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Bowling
Cross Country
Flag Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Powerlifting
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling		 Cheerleading
Dance
ESports
Ottawa Braves
UniversityOttawa University
ConferenceKansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
NAIARegion IV
Athletic directorArabie Conner
LocationOttawa, Kansas
Varsity teams30
Football stadiumAdventHealth Field
Basketball arenaWilson Field House
NicknameBraves
ColorsBlack and Gold[1]
         
Websitewww.ottawabraves.com

Football
See also: 2013 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference football season
The Braves Offense line up against rival Baker Wildcats on August 25, 2012.

Ottawa University first put a football team on the field in 1891. As of the conclusion of the 2008 season, the total record of the football team is 117 years, 970 games, 502 victories, 421 defeats, 47 ties. The current 2009 season has the Braves 10-0 and conference champions. The first time in the history of the school that this has happened. They are currently ranked number 20 in the nation.[3] The current football coach is Kent Kessinger, who has held the position since the 2004 season.

The team plays their games at AdventHealth Field[4]

Bowl games and postseason play

In 1972, Ottawa defeated the Friends University Falcons in the Mineral Water Bowl by a score of 27-20.[5]

Ottawa's football team has qualified for the 2009, 2010, and 2011 NAIA Football National Championship playoffs. This gives them three consecutive post-season appearances.[6]

References
  1. Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Style Guide (PDF). July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  2. "Ottawa Braves". Ottawa University Braves. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  3. Ottawa Braves Football yearly records
  4. "OU-AdventHealth Ottawa ink agreement". 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  5. Mineral Water Bowl All-time results
  6. "#11 Ottawa to Host #18 Baker Saturday on the Gridiron". Victory Sports Network. August 24, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
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