Beavers Sail Past Pilots in West Coast Championship Showdown

In a display of dominance at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, the Oregon State Beavers outplayed the Portland Pilots with a final score of 59-46. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Beavers, improving their season record and showcasing their strength in the West Coast Conference Tournaments. The Pilots, on the other hand, faced a tough defeat but not without demonstrating resilience throughout the game.

Key Highlights from Oregon State

The Beavers' performance was marked by impressive teamwork and individual efforts. Catarina Ferreira led her team with 16 points and 12 rebounds, making her presence felt both offensively and defensively. Sela Heide also made significant contributions with 12 points and nine rebounds, along with two blocks that were crucial in limiting the Pilots' scoring opportunities.

AJ Marotte's all-around play was another highlight for Oregon State. Despite shooting only 25 percent from the field, Marotte managed to rack up 11 points, assist once, grab two rebounds, block one shot, and steal once over an extensive playtime that showcased her endurance and versatility on court.

Portland Pilots' Stand

The Portland Pilots struggled against Oregon State's defense but found moments to shine. Their effort was evident in their free throw accuracy where they excelled at 76 percent compared to Beaver's 67 percent. Despite facing challenges in field goals where they shot only 22 percent overall due to Oregon State's relentless defense.

Oregon State capitalized on turnovers scoring three points off turnovers while maintaining control over rebounds with a total of 54 compared to Portland’s 33. This rebounding advantage played a pivotal role in securing second-chance points and maintaining possession throughout crucial moments of the game.

Looking Ahead

As fans celebrate this victory for Oregon State Beavers at Orleans Arena during this year’s Conference Tournaments season type CT year:2024 status:closed quarter:4 coverage:extended_boxscore scheduled:2025-03-11T16:00:00-04:00 attendance:, it sets an optimistic tone for what lies ahead for both teams as they continue their journey through this season’s conference games.

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