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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 12:09 AM

William Jewell too much for young Braves

By Greg Mast/Herald Sports Editor

Ottawa University veteran men’s basketball coach Andy Carrier wanted to see how his young players would react to game situations after a couple of weeks of practice Tuesday in the season opener in Wilson Field House.

What he saw was a group of players learning the college game on the run in a 74-49 loss to William Jewell.

Carrier said it was an amazing number of players that played in their first collegiate game for the Braves.

“We tried to lay a foundation, so we could build off of it,” Carrier said. “It was a learning experience. We need to stay focused on the defensive end ... focus on team things and we will see steady progress.”

Carrier kept running in and out players. All 15 players in uniform saw action.

The coach said the way to rebuild with the young players is to be patient.

“We are giving them an opportunity to play as freshmen,” Carrier said. “They get to know our style. We have a good core. This group needs to play together.”

Ottawa stayed right on William Jewell’s heels for the first 12 minutes. The Cardinals led 18-15 after Jake Carter’s two free throws with 8:40 left in the first half.

The visitors ended the first half on a 12-4 spurt for a 30-19 lead. Ottawa went scoreless for nearly the first four minutes to start the second half. Jewell built a 40-19 lead.

“Our effort was outstanding, especially in the first half,” Carrier said. “We got off to a slow start in the second half.”

Jewell began to pound the ball inside to its post players. The Cardinals had a 42-18 advantage in the paint. Nick Larson took control, as he was 11 of 17 from the field for 24 points and 13 rebounds.

“Larson is a load,” Carrier said. “Larson was the difference. In the second half, they pounded it inside.”

The young Ottawa guards handled ball pressure better in the first game than in the scrimmages.

“They were not quite ready to execute [against pressure] yet,” Carrier said. “It will take some time.”

Carter and junior college transfer Chris Tate showed they could be a tough tandem inside with 10 points each. Freshman Chase Dippel led Ottawa with 11 points. Freshman Corey Smith scored eight points, mostly late in the game.

“We tried to keep it simple,” Carrier said. “The wheels are still turning.”

Ottawa (0-1) plays two games Friday and Saturday in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and Heart of America Conference Classic in Fayette, Mo.

Ottawa plays 7:30 p.m. Friday against host Central Missouri and 1 p.m. Saturday against rival Baker.

Scoring

William Jewell (74) — Charmichael 7, Fisher 12, Benson 14, Larson 24, Sellmeyer 1, Kennedy 2, Johnston 2, Bernskoetter 7, Sissoko 3, Bayiha 2.

Ottawa (49) — Carter 10, Schreiner 4, Doucette 2, Tate 10, Dipple 11, McGinnis 2, Corey Smith 8, G. Smith 2.

Greg Mast can be reached at sports@ottawaherald.com

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