Beavers' Grit Falls Short Against Trojans in a Nail-Biter at Galen Center
The Oregon State Beavers, unranked and determined, faced off against the 9th-ranked USC Trojans in a closely contested battle that ended with a score of 56-54. The Beavers now stand with an additional loss to their record, while the Trojans notch another victory. Despite the Beavers' relentless effort, it was not enough to secure a win on the Trojans' home court.
At the Galen Center in Los Angeles, fans witnessed an intense matchup where both teams fought valiantly quarter by quarter. The Oregon State Beavers came out strong with 15 points in the first quarter but were slightly overtaken as they scored 13 points in the second. They regained some momentum after halftime with 14 points in the third quarter and concluded their scoring efforts with 12 points in the final period.
The Beavers showcased commendable teamwork throughout, dishing out 15 assists which mirrored that of their opponents. Their defensive game was marked by four steals and two blocks but was overshadowed by USC's eight blocks. On offense, Oregon State made sure to capitalize on opportunities inside, scoring 18 points from within the paint.
Oregon State's shooting accuracy from beyond the arc stood at twenty-five percent as they sank eight three-pointers out of thirty-two attempts. From two-point range, they were more efficient hitting eleven shots at forty-six percent accuracy. At free throw line they excelled with an eighty percent success rate making eight out of ten attempts.
Rebounding played a significant role for Oregon State who gathered forty-one rebounds over USC's thirty-eight; this included twenty-eight defensive boards and thirteen offensive ones which led to thirteen second-chance points for them. However, turnovers proved costly for Oregon State as fourteen mishaps allowed USC to score thirteen points off turnovers compared to just four for Oregon State.
As fans look forward to future games, attention turns towards another challenging encounter for Oregon State Beavers as they prepare to visit UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion on January 7th at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. This upcoming conference game will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network where Beaver supporters can tune in and cheer on their team from afar.