Ottawa lost to Illinois Math & Science Academy back in October of 2018, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Pirates walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Titans.
Ottawa easily took the second set, but they let things get interesting in the other. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-10.
Belle Markey paced Ottawa's offense, picking up eight kills. Markey got some help from Ashlynn Ganiere and her nine assists. Meredith Waldron controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.

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| 08/30/25 - Home | 2-0 W |
| 10/13/18 - Neutral | 0-2 L |
| 10/14/17 - Neutral | 2-1 W |
Ottawa's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2-1. As for Illinois Math & Science Academy, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Ottawa didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 1-1 draw against Coal City on the 30th. As for Illinois Math & Science Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 1-1 draw against Yorkville Christian on the 30th.
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