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Ottawa welcomes Missouri Baptist to Wilson Field House for its 2026-27 home opener, looking to extend a three-game winning streak and take the lead in a series that’s tied. The Braves are 4-1, led by McKinley Kruger’s 18.6 points per game; Missouri Baptist is 2-1 and brings strengths at the free-throw line and on the offensive glass.

By the Numbers
  • Ottawa: 4-1 overall, with three straight wins.
  • Missouri Baptist: 2-1 overall, with two straight wins.
  • Series history: tied 2-2; this is the first meeting in Ottawa.
  • Ottawa averages 75 points and allows 61 per game; Missouri Baptist averages 71.7 and allows 61.
  • Kruger leads Ottawa with 18.6 points per game; Kamryn Winch leads Missouri Baptist with 15.3.
Yes, But

Ottawa has the stronger record and a three-game winning streak, but Missouri Baptist is a capable opponent: it averages 41.7 rebounds per game, has a +9.3 rebounding margin and makes 82.2% of its free throws. The Spartans also average 24 turnovers per game, a potential opening for Ottawa.

State of Play
  • Ottawa has won five consecutive home openers and is seeking a sixth straight.
  • The Braves’ recent wins include a 77-46 victory over Peru State and a 68-41 win over Bellevue.
  • Missouri Baptist has won its past two games after opening the season with a loss.
Bottom Line

Ottawa’s home-court momentum and recent defensive results give the Braves a strong start to build on, but controlling the boards and avoiding turnovers will be key against a Missouri Baptist team that can create second chances.