OTTAWA, Kan. – Saturday should give the Bluejay men a good chance at getting back into the win column after a disappointing finish on Wednesday evening. Ottawa awaits Tabor for what should be a competitive matinee inside Wilson Field House.
LAST TIME OUT
LAST TIME AGAINST THE BRAVES
- Last met on November 19th, 2025, in Hillsboro
- Ottawa finished on top, 91-82
- Landyn Tyler led Ottawa in scoring with 24 points, while Niieihii Blackbear led Tabor with 13 points
SCOUTING THE BRAVES
- 8-7 overall record, 4-5 record in KCAC play
- Fell at Avila in a 20-point game on Wednesday (95-75)
- Rich Martelly currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 13.8 points per game, while followed closely by Micah Willis, averaging 13.5 points per game
- Willis led the team offensively in Wednesday's loss, recording 14 points and five rebounds
- Jackson Esary dished out five assists
SERIES HISTORY VS OTTAWA
- Dates back to 1968, with 95 total meetings
- Ottawa won the first matchup in 1968, 86-77
- Tabor currently leads the series, 54-41
- The Bluejays' largest margin of victory came in 2011 with a 41-point win, 87-46
- Ottawa has won nine of the last 10 meetings between the two programs, dating back to 2020
OUTLOOK
- The Bluejays will need to get out to a fast start and be meticulous in their shot selection, but Saturday's contest should be a competitive one.
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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
