Oregon State Beavers Dominate Saint Mary's Gaels with Impressive Team Performance

In a commanding display of basketball, the Oregon State Beavers secured a significant victory over the Saint Mary's Gaels, improving their season record. The final score stood at 80-45, showcasing the Beavers' offensive strength and defensive prowess throughout the game. This win adds another triumph to Oregon State's tally for the season, while Saint Mary's faces a setback.

Game Highlights

The Beavers' performance was highlighted by their efficient scoring and robust defense. They shot 51 percent from the field and an impressive 88 percent from the free-throw line, significantly outperforming the Gaels in both aspects. The team also excelled in rebounds, grabbing 36 compared to Saint Mary's 27, which included eight offensive boards that contributed to second-chance points.

Defensively, Oregon State was relentless, accumulating 11 steals and limiting Saint Mary's to just 35 percent shooting from the field. The defensive pressure applied by the Beavers led to a total of 16 turnovers by the Gaels, which Oregon State capitalized on by scoring 15 points off these turnovers.

Star Performances

Several players stood out for Oregon State in this matchup. Kelsey Rees led her team with an impressive stat line of 19 points and eight rebounds while shooting an efficient 60 percent from both two-point range and overall field goal percentage. Kennedie Shuler also made significant contributions with her all-around game; she scored 14 points, dished out eight assists without sacrificing defense as evidenced by her six steals.

Sela Heide provided a spark offensively without missing any of her attempts from the field contributing to her total of 14 points along with five rebounds and one block showcasing her versatility on both ends of court.

Looking Ahead

The Oregon State Beavers are set to face off against Loyola Marymount Lions at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles on February 6th at 9:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live as it promises another exciting college basketball encounter where Oregon State will look to continue their winning ways.

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