Oregon State Beavers Outmaneuver Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Albany Showdown
The Oregon State Beavers emerged victorious against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a final score of 70-65. The Beavers, ranked 12th, improved their record to an impressive tally while the 9th-ranked Fighting Irish's record took a hit. The game was part of the Sweet 16 round and unfolded at MVP Arena in Albany.
The Beavers showcased a robust offensive performance, shooting an impressive 60 percent from the field compared to the Fighting Irish's 36 percent. Oregon State's two-point attempts were particularly effective, with a conversion rate of 68 percent resulting in 23 made shots out of 34 attempts. Their prowess inside was further highlighted by scoring 40 points in the paint.
Defensively, Oregon State also stood tall with five blocks and managed to secure a total of 42 rebounds—29 defensive and seven offensive—demonstrating their control under both baskets. Despite committing more turnovers (26) than their opponents (5), they capitalized on those turnovers by scoring nine points off them.
The home team put up a valiant effort as well, particularly excelling at fast breaks where they scored fifteen points and showed defensive agility with thirteen steals. They were perfect from the free-throw line, making all nine attempts but struggled beyond the arc with only four three-pointers made out of sixteen for a mere twenty-five percent success rate.
As for individual performances that stood out during this encounter, it was truly a team effort from Oregon State as they distributed twenty assists across various players contributing to their win. The team maintained its composure throughout each quarter: starting strong with seventeen points in Q1 and finishing equally strong by adding another seventeen points in Q4.
This victory sends Oregon State forward on their journey through March Madness as fans eagerly anticipate what comes next for this formidable squad. Fans can catch future broadcasts as the tournament progresses; stay tuned for updates on game times and matchups as Oregon State continues its pursuit towards glory on college basketball’s biggest stage.