Beavers Best Sun Devils in High-Scoring Affair at Gill Coliseum
The Oregon State Beavers emerged victorious over the Arizona State Sun Devils with a final score of 84-71, continuing their season with another notch in the win column. The Beavers' record now stands at an impressive tally, while the Sun Devils face a setback.
At Gill Coliseum, the home crowd witnessed an offensive showcase as Oregon State racked up 44 points by halftime and added another 40 in the second half to seal their triumph. The Beavers' offense was firing on all cylinders, boasting a remarkable field goal percentage of 56 and converting an astounding 72 percent from two-point range. Their scoring was bolstered by sinking three-pointers at a rate of 21 percent and making good on 59 percent of their free throws.
Oregon State's defensive efforts were not overshadowed by their offensive display; they amassed a total of four steals and one block throughout the game. The team's rebounding was particularly dominant, pulling down an impressive total of 47 rebounds—34 defensive and eight offensive—compared to Arizona State's combined tally of only 26.
The Sun Devils fought valiantly despite falling short on the scoreboard. They managed to convert half of their two-point attempts but struggled beyond the arc with just three made three-pointers out of twenty-six attempts, culminating in a lowly twelve percent success rate from long distance. However, they excelled at free throw shooting with an accuracy rate rounding up to eighty-eight percent.
Arizona State also demonstrated tenacity on defense with eleven steals and two blocks but ultimately could not contain Oregon State's potent offense. Personal fouls were abundant for both teams as aggressive play led to numerous trips to the free-throw line; twenty-nine for Arizona State and twenty for Oregon State.
As fans look ahead, they can anticipate watching Oregon State Beavers take on UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on February 1st at 7:30 PM Pacific Time. This upcoming matchup will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network for fans eager to catch every moment as it unfolds.