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OTTAWA, Kan. — Ottawa University announces the hiring of alumnus Phil McClintock as the new Director of Athletics for the Ottawa campus. McClintock will officially begin his role on June 1.]]>McClintock_Phil_AD_2526Mon, 1 Jun 2026 08:00:00 CST14212889https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/6/8/womens-bowling-signs-caytlen-oishi-gascon-for-the-2026-27-season.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/6/8/womens-bowling-signs-caytlen-oishi-gascon-for-the-2026-27-season.aspxWomen's Bowling

OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's bowling program is pleased to announce the signing of Caytlen Oishi-Gascon for the 2026-27 season. Oishi-Gascon is from Honolulu, Hawaii and attended Moanalua High School.]]>Caytlen Oishi-Gascon SigningMon, 8 Jun 2026 12:34:00 CST1812890https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-powerlifting-powerlifting-claims-five-national-titles-at-the-equipped-nationals.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-powerlifting-powerlifting-claims-five-national-titles-at-the-equipped-nationals.aspxMen's Powerlifting, Women's Powerlifting

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -  The Ottawa University powerlifting program turned in a historic performance at the Equipped Nationals, claiming five national titles and setting multiple national records against the top competition in the country.]]>Powerlifting_Equipped_Nationals_2026Thu, 28 May 2026 09:08:00 CST13612888https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/24/general-kcac-commissioners-cup-2025-26-final-standings.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/24/general-kcac-commissioners-cup-2025-26-final-standings.aspxGeneral

KANSAS (2025-26 Commissioner's Cup Standings) — Friends University has won the KCAC Commissioner's Cup for the 2025-26 academic year, the conference office announced Wednesday.]]>2526 KCAC StandingsSun, 24 May 2026 13:08:00 CST14212887https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/22/mens-outdoor-track-and-field-brown-perry-and-blount-earn-naia-all-america-honors-at-naia-outdoor-championships.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/22/mens-outdoor-track-and-field-brown-perry-and-blount-earn-naia-all-america-honors-at-naia-outdoor-championships.aspxMen's Outdoor Track and Field, Women's Outdoor Track and Field

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Ottawa University track and field program wrapped up competition at the 2026 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships with multiple strong performances on the national stage and three student-athletes earning NAIA All-America honors. Roy'Jane Brown, JayOnna Perry, and Daniel Blount each finished eighth or better in their events to secure All-America recognition for the Braves.]]>TF NAIA 2026 AAFri, 22 May 2026 22:17:00 CST12212886https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/22/softball-melvin-named-nfca-naia-region-iv-second-team.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/22/softball-melvin-named-nfca-naia-region-iv-second-team.aspxSoftball

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced the 147 student-athletes from 63 schools who comprise the 2026 NFCA NAIA All-Region teams.]]>Emma_Melvin_NFCA_NAIA_2nd_Team_Region_26Fri, 22 May 2026 12:40:00 CST1512884https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/18/mens-wrestling-wagner-named-head-coach-of-ottawa-university-mens-wrestling-program-wright-elevated-to-lead-assistant-coach.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/18/mens-wrestling-wagner-named-head-coach-of-ottawa-university-mens-wrestling-program-wright-elevated-to-lead-assistant-coach.aspxMen's Wrestling

OTTAWA, Kan. – Ottawa University Athletics has announced that Hunter Wagner has been named head coach of the Braves men's wrestling program and Parker Wright has been elevated in his role. Former head coach Dalton Weidl will continue to lead the Ottawa University women's wrestling program after guiding the Braves to continued success on the national stage.]]>Wagner_Wright_MWRE_2627Mon, 18 May 2026 08:56:00 CST2812883https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/14/liz-sowers-named-naia-womens-flag-football-coach-of-the-year.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/14/liz-sowers-named-naia-womens-flag-football-coach-of-the-year.aspxWomen's Flag Football

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sixth-year Ottawa (Kan.) head coach Liz Sowers is the 2026 NAIA Women's Flag Football Coach of the Year after leading the Braves to a 17-3 overall record and a sixth-consecutive regular-season championship in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.]]>Liz Sowers NAIA Coach of the Year WFF26Thu, 14 May 2026 13:14:00 CST2012882https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/8/mens-bowling-adds-gabriel-maresh-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/8/mens-bowling-adds-gabriel-maresh-for-2026-27.aspxMen's Bowling

OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University men's bowling program is pleased to announce the signing of Gabriel Maresh for the 2026-27 season. He is from Gardner, Kan. and attended Insight School of Kansas and Gardner Edgerton High School.]]>Gabriel Maresh Men bowling signing 2627Fri, 8 May 2026 20:05:00 CST712881https://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/8/-2-womens-flag-footballs-season-ends-at-the-naia-invitational.aspxhttps://ottawabraves.com/news/2026/5/8/-2-womens-flag-footballs-season-ends-at-the-naia-invitational.aspxWomen's Flag Football

BRADENTON, Fla. – The (2) Ottawa University women's flag football team's season ended at the NAIA Women's Flag Football Invitational on Friday afternoon. Ottawa defeated the University of Saint Francis 35-13 but the Braves fell short to Kansas Wesleyan University, 19-13, to end its season.]]>Alyssa_Linkous_wFF26_Saint_Francis_234324Fri, 8 May 2026 19:49:00 CST2012880