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Clash at Gill Coliseum: Oregon State Beavers Set to Host Arizona State Sun Devils

As the Oregon State Beavers prepare to welcome the Arizona State Sun Devils to Gill Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Beavers have been on a formidable run, and their recent performances suggest that they could extend their winning streak.


Jan 27, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Bendu Yeaney (1) shoots the basketball during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game on December 21 against the Texas Tech Lady Raiders, the Beavers showcased an impressive offensive display, scoring 77 points with a field goal percentage of 52 and an outstanding three-point shooting performance at 44 percent. Their ability to spread the ball was evident as they racked up 21 assists. This level of teamwork and shooting efficiency will be critical when facing the Sun Devils.


Defensively, OSU has shown some resilience as well. With a total rebound count of 39 against Texas Tech and limiting turnovers to just one team turnover, it's clear that they understand how crucial ball control is in tight games. The defensive prowess was also on display in their matchup against Santa Clara Broncos on December 16 where they amassed seven blocks and kept their opponents at bay with only 52 points scored against them.


The Sun Devils will need to bring their A-game if they want to challenge ORST's momentum. While ASU has not been without merit this season, overcoming ORST's home advantage at Gill Coliseum will be no small feat.


Looking back further into ORST’s season reveals more reasons for optimism among Beaver fans. On December 20th versus Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions, OSU put up an astonishingly high score of 92 points while maintaining a field goal percentage just shy of 60 percent – numbers that any team would envy.


The upcoming game is expected not only to test OSU’s offensive capabilities but also its ability to maintain discipline under pressure; after all, despite high-scoring games, personal fouls have occasionally crept up as an issue for them.


With all eyes set on January 14th at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis where tip-off is scheduled for noon local time (3 PM ET), fans are eager for another exhilarating performance from the Oregon State Beavers women's basketball team. For those unable to attend in person, there may be options available through local broadcast networks or streaming services – details about which can typically be found closer to game day through official team channels or social media updates.

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