Can Oregon State Beavers Maintain Momentum at Maples Pavilion?
The Oregon State Beavers emerged victorious against the Stanford Cardinal with a final score of 85-73. The Beavers now stand with an impressive record, while the Cardinal's record took a hit. The game, held at Maples Pavilion, saw the Beavers outperform their opponents in both halves, scoring 38 and 47 points respectively.
The Oregon State Beavers showcased a robust offensive performance with an overall field goal percentage of 53. Their precision from beyond the arc was notable as they shot 40 percent from three-point range, sinking eight shots. Inside the paint, they were equally effective, contributing 24 points to their total score.
Defensively, the Beavers managed to secure a total of 39 rebounds; with personal efforts accounting for 37 and team efforts adding another two. They also demonstrated their defensive capabilities by blocking three attempted shots by the Cardinal and stealing possession on three occasions.
Foul trouble did present itself as a challenge for both teams; however, it was more pronounced for Oregon State who committed a total of 23 personal fouls leading to one player being fouled out of the game. Despite this setback, they maintained discipline in ball handling with only two team turnovers contributing to their fourteen overall.
A standout statistic for Oregon State was their free throw accuracy which reached an impressive rate of 83 percent as they made nineteen out of twenty-three attempts. This proficiency at the line contributed significantly to maintaining their lead throughout the game.
On Stanford's side, despite falling short in overall points scored and rebounds collected (22), they showed strength in fast break situations scoring ten fast break points compared to six by Oregon State. Additionally, Stanford's defense managed five steals and blocked two shots but couldn't match up against Beaver’s shooting efficiency.
As fans look forward to future games after this conference victory on enemy ground at Maples Pavilion where attendance peaked at 3,755 spectators; attention now turns towards continued success for Oregon State.
Looking ahead for the Oregon State Beavers is another challenging matchup against rivals –the Oregon Ducks– scheduled on February 28th at Matthew Knight Arena located in Eugene. Fans can catch all live action starting at 8:00 PM Pacific Time broadcasted on Fox Sports 1.