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Oregon State Beavers Outshine Seattle Redhawks in Gill Coliseum Showdown

The Oregon State Beavers secured a decisive victory over the Seattle Redhawks with a 68-55 scoreline, improving their record to 1-0. The Redhawks, on the other hand, now stand at 0-1 after this encounter.


Feb 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies guard Keyon Menifield (23) dribbles against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The game kicked off with both teams showcasing strong defensive plays. The Beavs took an early lead, thanks to their effective field goal percentage of 40 percent. Stephen Olowoniyi made significant contributions in defense with his impressive blocking skills. By halftime, OSU had established a solid lead of 37-35.


Second Half


In the second half, the Beavs continued to dominate by maintaining their offensive pressure and capitalizing on free throws with an accuracy of 79 percent. Johan Munch was instrumental in extending Oregon State's lead by scoring crucial points from the bench. Despite efforts from Seattle's side to close the gap, they struggled against OSU's robust defense and efficient rebounding strategy.


Final Quarter


As the game progressed into its final stages, Matija Samar played a pivotal role for OSU by orchestrating plays that led to key baskets and assists. The Redhawks attempted a comeback but were hindered by turnovers and missed opportunities at critical moments. Ultimately, Oregon State maintained control until the buzzer sounded.


The Oregon State Beavers vs Seattle Redhawks scoreline review highlights how strategic playmaking and defensive prowess led OSU to victory at home court.


After this successful outing at Gill Coliseum, fans can look forward to seeing more action as Oregon State prepares for their next matchup against Portland Pilots on January 10th at Chiles Center in Portland. Tune into ESPN+ for live coverage starting at 8:00 PM EDT.


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