Leavenworth, Kansas – The University of Ottawa women's flag football team defeated St. Mary's University 34-0 on Tuesday night.
Ottawa received the ball and started the game, but for the first time this season, they failed to score on the first offensive possession of the game. 4th and 5 from the USM 25 yard line. Madisen Carrera pass it to bailey hodgins was incomplete and OU turned the ball over on downs.
However, it didn't take long for the Braves to get on the scoreboard. Regarding USM's first play from scrimmage: Teriya McInnis Intercepted a pass from the Spire quarterback. She returned the ball 30 yards for a touchdown. The extra point attempt went well and OU led his 7-0.
On USM's second offensive possession of the game, the OU defense forced a punt and the Braves won at their own 21-yard line.
OU moved the ball to the USM 25-yard line. Ottawa was unable to convert the fourth and fifth and turned the ball over with 11:32 left in the second quarter. OU's defense forced Speier to punt again, and OU won at its own 33-yard line.
Seven plays and 47 yards later, Ottawa was in the end zone. Carrera completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to Hodgins for the touchdown. The extra point attempt also failed, and Osaka University led 13-0 with 5 minutes and 45 seconds left in the first half.
The OU defense forced Spire to punt again, taking it to the USM 36-yard line with 2:08 left in the second quarter. Ottawa held the ball for the next 1:52 but was unable to convert a fourth down from the 1-yard line and USM took over on downs. Spiers ran out 19 seconds left in the first half, and OU went into the locker room with a 13-0 lead.
Once USM received the ball to start the second half, the OU defense forced Spire to punt for the fourth time. The Braves extended their lead against St. Mary's in just two plays. Carrera completed a 10-yard touchdown pass. marley spielberg. The extra point attempt went well, giving the Braves a 20-0 lead with 8:05 left in the third.
Another punt by Spiers gave OU the ball at the USM 34-yard line. Ottawa put together a six-play, 34-yard drive that ended with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Carrera to Spielberg. The extra point attempt was successful, giving Ottawa a 27-0 lead.
OU's defense forced a second Speier interception on Speers' next offensive possession. dejonis paris He picked off a pass and returned it for a touchdown. Carrera's extra point attempt went well, giving OU a 34-0 lead with 34 seconds left in the third.
The game was called with 10 minutes left in the fourth inning due to lighting, and the Braves won 34-0.
Inside the Box Score
- Ottawa finished the game with 208 yards of offense, 153 yards passing and 55 yards rushing. St. Mary's had 50 yards of offense, 48 yards passing and 2 yards rushing.
- Madisen Carrera He completed 15 of 27 through the air for 153 yards and three touchdowns. She led Osaka University with 27 yards rushing.
- marley spielberg and mandolin scarici Each led OU with four receptions. Spielberg led OU with 61 receiving yards. She scored two receiving touchdowns and bailey hodgins There was one receiving touchdown.
- abby brown He led OU with four flag pulls.
- jukanee washington I pulled the flag 3 times right behind her.
- dejonis paris and Teriya McInnis Each had an interception and returned it for a touchdown.
Who is next?
Ottawa (3-0) returns to action on Wednesday, Feb. 28, against Cottee College at AdventHealth Field.Game time is scheduled for 5 p.m.
