Ottawa Braves
| Ottawa Braves | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Ottawa University |
| Conference | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| NAIA | Region IV |
| Athletic director | Arabie Conner |
| Location | Ottawa, KS |
| Varsity teams | 21 |
| Football stadium | Peoples Bank Field |
| Basketball arena | Wilson Field House |
| Nickname | Braves |
| Colors |
Black and Gold |
| Website |
www |
Ottawa University athletic teams are known as the Braves. They are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
| Men's Sports | Women's Sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling |
Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling |
Football
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 5 in the nation.[1] The current football coach is Kent Kessinger, who has held the position since the 2004 season.
The team plays their games at Peoples Bank Field[2]
Bowl games and postseason play
In 1972, Ottawa defeated the Friends University Falcons in the Mineral Water Bowl by a score of 27-20.[3]
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.[4]
References
- ↑ Ottawa Braves Football yearly records
- ↑ Peoples Bank Field photos
- ↑ Mineral Water Bowl All-time results
- ↑ "#11 Ottawa to Host #18 Baker Saturday on the Gridiron". Victory Sports Network. August 24, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
