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Clash at Gill Coliseum: Oregon State Beavers to Host Colorado Buffaloes in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Oregon State Beavers prepare to host the Colorado Buffaloes at Gill Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting women's basketball game. The Beavers have been on a remarkable run, and their recent performances suggest that they are poised to continue 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

Looking back at the December 21st game against the Texas Tech Lady Raiders, the Beavers showcased their offensive prowess by putting up 77 points against a solid defense. Their shooting was particularly impressive, with field goal percentages of 52 and three-point percentages of 44. This level of accuracy from beyond the arc could prove devastating for any opponent, including the Buffaloes.


The ORST team also demonstrated an ability to distribute the ball effectively with 21 assists in that game, indicating strong team chemistry and court vision. Furthermore, they outrebounded their opponents by nine boards which is a testament to their tenacity on both ends of the floor.


In another dominant display on December 20th against Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions, ORST racked up an astounding 92 points. Their two-point field goal percentage was an exceptional 61 percent while maintaining an equally impressive free throw percentage of nearly 82 percent. Such efficiency from close range and from the charity stripe can demoralize opposing teams and keep them at bay throughout all four quarters.


Defensively, ORST has shown they can be just as formidable as they are on offense. In their matchup against Santa Clara Broncos on December 16th at home in Gill Coliseum itself – where they will face COLO – they held their opponents to just over half (52) of what ORST scored (80). They also amassed seven blocks and four steals in this defensive clinic while dominating rebounds with a total count of fifty-six compared to thirty-one by SCU.


The upcoming encounter with COLO is expected to be challenging but given ORST’s recent form; it would not be surprising if we witness another commanding performance from them. The Buffaloes will need more than just grit if they hope to upset OSRT’s rhythm; strategic execution will be key in this battle.


Fans should mark their calendars for January 26th when these two teams clash under lights scheduled for tip-off at PM local time inside Corvallis' iconic Gill Coliseum venue. For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast networks or streaming services have yet been announced but stay tuned for updates as game day approaches.

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