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Oregon State Beavers Outrun Loyola Marymount Lions with Olowoniyi's Dominant Display

In a tightly contested matchup, the Oregon State Beavers emerged victorious over the Loyola Marymount Lions with a final score of 76-70. This win brings the Beavers' record to 1-0, while the Lions fall to 0-1.


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 first half saw both teams exchanging leads multiple times, with neither side able to establish dominance. The Beavs managed to keep pace with their opponents thanks in part to Stephen Olowoniyi's impressive performance on both ends of the court. He contributed significantly by scoring crucial points and maintaining defensive pressure that resulted in several turnovers for the Lions.


Second Half


As play resumed, Oregon State began pulling away from Loyola Marymount. The game-changing plays Oregon State Beavers vs Loyola Marymount Lions were highlighted by Olowoniyi's continued offensive prowess and Josiah Lake II's strategic assists that kept their momentum alive. Despite a strong effort from the Lions' bench players who added 27 points, it was not enough to overcome OSU’s lead.


Final Moments


In the closing stages of this intense battle, Oregon State maintained composure under pressure as they capitalized on free throw opportunities—making an impressive 94 percent from behind-the-line—to seal their victory against LMU at Gill Coliseum.


The Oregon State Beavers full-time result reflects their ability not only offensively but defensively too; limiting turnovers while forcing eleven steals throughout this encounter proved pivotal towards securing success today!


Following such an exhilarating start into regular season action comes anticipation surrounding upcoming fixtures: next up is Pacific Tigers visiting Corvallis where fans can catch all excitement live via ESPN+ broadcast scheduled January 17th at Gill Coliseum starting promptly around six o'clock PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).


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