Beavers Edge Wildcats in Double Overtime Showdown at Gill Coliseum
The Oregon State Beavers emerged victorious against the Arizona Wildcats with a nail-biting 73-70 scoreline. The Beavers, playing on their home court, improved their record to an undisclosed number of wins and losses, while the Wildcats left with another addition to their loss column. The game was a testament to resilience and determination as both teams fought hard through six quarters of play.
From the opening tip-off at Gill Coliseum, it was clear that fans were in for an intense battle. The first quarter ended in a tie with both teams scoring 14 points apiece. However, the Beavers began to trail after scoring only 11 points in the second quarter compared to the Wildcats' 15. The halftime break saw Oregon State behind but not out of contention.
The third quarter marked a turning point for the Beavers as they clawed back into contention by outscoring their opponents 16-9. This momentum carried into the fourth quarter where they added another 19 points against Arizona's 22, pushing the game into overtime after ending regulation time deadlocked.
In overtime, both teams scored four points each during the initial period but it was in double overtime that Oregon State took control. They outscored Arizona by three points which ultimately sealed their victory with a final score of 73-70.
Statistically speaking, Oregon State's performance was impressive across various aspects of play. They dominated total rebounds grabbing 48 compared to Arizona's 31 and excelled particularly on defensive rebounds with an outstanding count of 32. Their shooting from inside proved more effective than beyond the arc; they achieved a solid two-point field goal percentage at approximately fifty-five percent while managing twenty-seven percent from three-point range.
Oregon State capitalized on second-chance opportunities amassing eighteen second-chance points thanks largely to fourteen offensive rebounds which underscored their dominance under both baskets.
Despite committing more turnovers (25) than assists (15), which resulted in an assists turnover ratio below one (0.65), Oregon State showed tenacity on defense recording five steals and matching Arizona's block count at five each.
Looking ahead for Oregon State Beavers fans, attention now turns towards their next challenge where they will host Arizona State Sun Devils at Gill Coliseum located at Corvallis OR USA zip code:97331 . This matchup is scheduled for January 14th at noon local time (3 PM Eastern Time). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage as these two teams face off once again on home soil.