In a tightly contested matchup at Gill Coliseum, the Oregon State Beavers narrowly defeated the Roadrunners with a final score of 66-65. The Beavers now hold an improved record, while the Roadrunners adjust to their latest outcome.

Oregon State Beavers VS UTSA Roadrunners

The game was characterized by numerous lead changes and both teams were neck and neck throughout, with the score tied seven times. The home crowd witnessed a competitive first half where the Beavers trailed slightly with 27 points against the Roadrunners' 33. However, as play resumed after halftime, Oregon State demonstrated resilience and determination.

The second half saw an impressive rally by the Beavers who put up 39 points to overtake their opponents. Their offensive efforts were bolstered by converting nearly 47 percent of three-point attempts into valuable points on seven occasions. Inside scoring was also critical for Oregon State as they accumulated 32 points in paint.

Defensively, both teams showed prowess around the rim; however, it was Oregon State that had a slight edge with five blocks compared to six from their adversaries. Steals were harder to come by for the home team who managed only three against five from their opponents.

Oregon State's rebounding efforts were nearly matched by those of UTSA; each team grabbed more than thirty rebounds but it was UTSA who edged out slightly with one additional rebound overall. In terms of ball handling and passing efficiency, Oregon State recorded fifteen assists and maintained an assist-to-turnover ratio of about two which contributed significantly to their narrow victory.

As fans celebrated this hard-fought win for Oregon State at Gill Coliseum amidst an attendance of two thousand four hundred forty spectators, attention now turns towards future challenges on court.

Looking ahead for fans of the Beavers is another exciting game scheduled at Gill Coliseum against Idaho State Bengals on December 22nd at midnight UTC time (4 PM Pacific Time). This upcoming contest will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network where supporters can tune in to follow all action from Corvallis as it unfolds live before them.

Oregon State Beavers - NCAA Men's Basketball - Recap

Nail-Biter at Gill Coliseum: Oregon State Beavers Edge Out Roadrunners in Men's Basketball