Oregon State University closes Loyola Marymount University gap with fourth-quarter surge at Orleans Arena

Oregon State University entered the West Coast semifinal at 18-14, and the Loyola Marymount University arrived at 18-13, with the Beavers taking it 73-67 at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on 3:00 PM EDT.

First quarter

Oregon State University opened with 13 points while the Loyola Marymount University also scored 13, and the Beavers produced 42 percent shooting with 7 made three-pointers on 47 percent across the game.

The Lions showed early pressure with 9 steals for the game, and Oregon State finished with 16 turnovers while Loyola Marymount ended with 8.

Second quarter

Oregon State added 19 points in the second quarter, and the Lions put up 18 as the teams stayed close with 4 ties and 6 lead changes overall.

The Beavers leaned on the free-throw line at 82 percent on 27 attempts, while Loyola Marymount went 62 percent on 8 attempts with 21 total fouls recorded.

In an Oregon State Beavers vs Loyola Marymount Lions match summary shaped by efficiency swings, Oregon State logged 11 assists and Loyola Marymount also had 11 assists.

Third quarter

Oregon State scored 13 in the third quarter and Loyola Marymount scored 12, and the Beavers controlled the glass 42-32 with 30 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds.

Lizzy Williamson supplied 9 rebounds and 1 block in the previous game, and Oregon State finished this one with 2 blocks and 10 second-chance points.

Fourth quarter

Oregon State closed with 28 points in the fourth quarter, and Loyola Marymount finished with 24 while Oregon State’s 49 effective field goal percent beat Loyola Marymount’s 44 effective field goal percent.

Ally Schimel posted 21 points on 78 percent shooting in the previous game, and Jenna Villa followed that with 22 points and 3 assists in the previous game as the Beavers’ backcourt set the scoring tone entering this result.

Kennedie Shuler delivered 7 assists in the previous game, and Oregon State’s 0.79 assists-to-turnover ratio in this game reflected how Loyola Marymount generated 17 points off turnovers compared with Oregon State’s 8.

The Lions also produced 32 points in the paint and 10 fast-break points, while Oregon State answered with 26 points in the paint and held the edge at the stripe, a key note in the Oregon State Beavers vs Loyola Marymount Lions review.

The Oregon State Beavers final whistle reaction centered on the late push that separated the teams, and the post-game thoughts Oregon State Beavers pointed back to rebounding margin and free throws.

Oregon State University is scheduled to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on 3:00 PM EDT on 2026-03-10, and the broadcast is set for ESPN2.

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