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Beavers' Bilodeau and Utes' Smith Set to Clash in High-Stakes Matchup

The Oregon State Beavers are set to face off against the Utah Utes in an exciting Men's Basketball game scheduled for March 7th, 2024. The game will take place at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPNU.


Jan 26, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Jordan Pope (0) drives to the basket while guarded by Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen (55) during the first half at Gill Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams have been performing well in their previous games, and this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest. Let's take a closer look at the top performers from both teams based on their statistics from the last three games.


For the Oregon State Beavers, Tyler Bilodeau has been outstanding. In the first game, he scored 18 points and contributed 2 assists and 4 rebounds. Bilodeau showcased his shooting skills with an impressive field goals percentage of 67%. He also had a perfect free throws percentage of 100%. In the second game, Bilodeau continued his strong performance with 12 points, 3 assists, and 6 rebounds. His field goals percentage remained high at 50%, and he displayed his three-point shooting ability with a percentage of 33%. In the third game, Bilodeau scored another solid 18 points along with 1 assist and 10 rebounds.


Jan 26, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Utah Utes guard Rollie Worster (25) attempts to score as Oregon State Beavers guard Dexter Akanno (4) and Jordan Pope (0, left)  defend during the second half at Gill Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Jayden Stevens has also been a key player for the Beavers. He showed his versatility by contributing in various areas of the game. Stevens had an excellent shooting performance in the second game, scoring 15 points with a field goals percentage of 46% and a three-points percentage of 50%. He also added 2 assists and grabbed 2 rebounds.


On the other side, Utah Utes have some talented players who could pose a challenge for the Beavers. Branden Carlson has been impressive in recent games, averaging around 10 points per game along with solid rebounding numbers.


Jan 26, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Utah Utes guard Rollie Worster (25, right) drives to the basket against Oregon State Beavers guard Jordan Pope (0) during the second half at Gill Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Based on these statistics, it is clear that the Oregon State Beavers have a strong offensive lineup with players like Tyler Bilodeau and Jayden Stevens leading the charge. Their shooting percentages and ability to contribute in multiple areas of the game make them a formidable force.


Looking at the overall performance of both teams, the Beavers have been on a winning streak, while the Utes have had mixed results. However, basketball is a dynamic sport, and anything can happen on game day.


In conclusion, the upcoming game between the Oregon State Beavers and Utah Utes promises to be an exciting matchup. The Beavers will rely on their top performers, Tyler Bilodeau and Jayden Stevens, to continue their winning streak. However, they should not underestimate the talented players from the Utes, such as Branden Carlson. Basketball fans are in for a treat as these two teams battle it out on March 7th at Gill Coliseum.


Make sure to tune in to ESPNU to catch all the action live!

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