Beavers' Bolden Breaks Through Gaels' Defense in a Nail-Biter at University Credit Union Pavilion

The Oregon State Beavers emerged victorious against the Saint Mary's Gaels with a 63-57 win, improving their record to 1-0. The game, held at the University Credit Union Pavilion, saw the Beavers capitalize on key moments to secure their first victory of the season. The Gaels now stand at 0-1 after this closely contested matchup.

First Quarter

The opening quarter set an intense pace as both teams exchanged leads multiple times. The Beavers managed to score 12 points while allowing the Gaels to take an early lead with 17 points. Tiara Bolden's defensive prowess was evident as she contributed significantly with her steals and quick transitions.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Oregon State tightened their defense and outscored Saint Mary's by posting 17 points compared to just 8 from the home team. Jenna Villa showcased her shooting skills by sinking crucial three-pointers that helped shift momentum in favor of the Beavers.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw a resurgence from Saint Mary's as they narrowed down Oregon State's lead by scoring 14 points against Beavers' modest tally of 9 points. Despite this push from the Gaels, Ally Schimel's playmaking abilities kept Oregon State competitive through timely assists and strategic ball movement.

Fourth Quarter

Heading into the final stretch, both teams were determined not to back down easily. However, it was Tiara Bolden who shone brightly for Oregon State with her aggressive drives and efficient scoring under pressure. Her performance was pivotal in securing a decisive fourth-quarter surge where they scored an impressive total of 25 points compared to Saint Mary's contribution of only 18.

Oregon State coach expressed satisfaction during his post-game reaction about how his team executed plays effectively during critical phases which ultimately led them towards victory over such formidable opponents like Saint Mary’s Gaels: "Our players showed great resilience today."

As part of our comprehensive coverage on this thrilling encounter between these two talented squads - here are some key highlights: Lizzy Williamson’s consistent rebounding efforts provided second-chance opportunities; Kennedie Shuler displayed remarkable versatility across different positions throughout each period; Lara Alonso-Basurto made significant contributions defensively alongside Néné Sow who dominated inside presence around paint area consistently throughout entire match duration making it difficult for opposition attackers penetrate easily without facing resistance upfront!

Stay tuned for more updates including upcoming matches featuring your favorite teams! Next up is another exciting showdown when Pacific Tigers visit Gill Coliseum January second at nine PM Eastern Standard Time broadcasted live exclusively via ESPN Plus network so mark calendars accordingly because you won't want miss any action-packed moments unfold right before eyes once again soon enough!

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