SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Ottawa University Arizona men's basketball team defeated Westcliff University on Saturday afternoon by a final of 82-72, inside of the Willow Canyon High School gym in Surprise.

With the victory Saturday, the Spirit improve to 10-12 on the year.

The Spirit returned home for the first time in 2018 and did not disappoint their fans. OUAZ defeated Westcliff University 82-72, to sweep the season series against the Warriors.

OUAZ shot 42% from the field and finished with 53 rebounds as a team.

Five players finished in double figure scoring for OUAZ, led by Ahmad Onezime's 15 points. Matthew McClain and Khalil Bailey both finished with double-doubles on Saturday. McClain finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Bailey finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds. 

Next up for the Spirit is a road game at crosstown rival SAGU American Indian College in Phoenix. Tip time Monday February 5th is set for 7pm.

   
 
About Ottawa University
Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity within a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry. Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution serving 3,000 students through its residential campuses in Ottawa, Kan., and Surprise, Ariz., and adult campuses in Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix, Queen Creek and Surprise, Ariz.; Brookfield, Wis.; Jeffersonville, Ind.; as well as online. For more information, visit www.ottawa.edu. 
 
For more information about OUAZ athletics, visit http://www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/athletics. Follow OUAZ athletics on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OUAZSpiritAthletics/ and on Twitter twitter.com/OUAZSpirit.   
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