Ottawa Women's Lacrosse Recruiting
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Coaching Staff & Contact
Kyle Beard
Verified contact info from official program sources
📌 Contacts verified periodically against the program's official site.
Schedule & Results
| Date | Opponent | Loc | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18 | William Jewell | AWAY | 4–20 | L |
| Feb 18 | William Jewell | AWAY | 3–20 | L |
Either the season is over or new dates haven't been published yet.
Roster
No NCAA box-score data is published for this program yet. We'll fall back to the per-school scrape pipeline once it's wired up.
Academic & School Profile
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard
Cost data from IPEDS. Scholarship counts reflect NCAA limits — actual aid varies.
About Ottawa Women's Lacrosse
Ottawa University women's lacrosse competes at the NAIA level as the Ottawa Braves, based in Ottawa, Kansas. The Braves play in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) and faced top-ranked NAIA opponents including No. 1 Benedictine, No. 5 Keiser, and No. 9 Ave Maria during the 2026 season. The program reached the Heart Conference semifinals in 2026.
Public sources do not list a current head coach for Ottawa women's lacrosse. Recruits should consult ottawabraves.com for the latest staff directory.
Ottawa University is a private nonprofit university in Ottawa, Kansas, with about 935 students. Tuition runs about $35,300 with an acceptance rate near 80%, an average SAT around 1011, and a graduation rate of about 29%. The small-college setting offers NAIA athletics for student-athletes seeking an intimate campus experience.
Ottawa women's lacrosse fell 19-7 to Missouri Baptist in the Heart Conference semifinals on April 30, ending the 2026 postseason run. Earlier in the spring, the Braves picked up a 22-13 win over St. Ambrose on April 25 powered by Valadao's nine goals, and faced a tough nationally-ranked schedule including losses to William Jewell (20-4), Benedictine (25-1), Keiser (21-4), and Ave Maria (22-11).
Frequently Asked
- Who is the head coach of Ottawa women's lacrosse?
- The current head coach of Ottawa University women's lacrosse is not listed in publicly available sources; consult ottawabraves.com for the latest staff directory.
- What conference does Ottawa women's lacrosse play in?
- Ottawa University women's lacrosse competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference at the NAIA level. The 2026 Braves reached the Heart Conference semifinals before losing to Missouri Baptist.
- Has Ottawa won an NCAA women's lacrosse championship?
- Ottawa University does not compete in the NCAA; the Braves play women's lacrosse at the NAIA level. There is no public record of an NAIA national championship for Ottawa women's lacrosse.
Other NAIA women's lacrosse programs at this level.
