As the Oregon State Beavers prepare to host the Eastern Washington Eagles at Gill Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Beavers have been on a rollercoaster this season, showcasing moments of brilliance that hint at their potential to dominate the court.

Jan 27, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Bendu Yeaney (1) shoots the basketball during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

In their recent face-off against Stanford Cardinal on March 9th, despite a valiant effort and a strong start with 24 points in the first quarter, ORST fell short by nine points. Their field goal percentage was just 36 percent and three-point attempts were even less impressive at 22 percent. However, they did excel from the free-throw line with a commendable 78 percent completion rate.

The game against Colorado Buffaloes on March 7th was an epic showdown that saw ORST emerge victorious after two overtimes. Their resilience shone through as they outscored COLO in both overtimes combined by a significant margin. The Beavers' two-point shooting was particularly effective at 49 percent, which contributed greatly to their six-point win.

Against California Golden Bears on March 2nd, ORST demonstrated their offensive prowess with an impressive field goal percentage of 54 percent and dominated inside the paint scoring 36 points. They also showed efficiency from beyond the arc hitting eight out of eighteen three-pointers.

The upcoming game against EWU is expected to be no different in terms of intensity and competitiveness. The key for ORST will be maintaining their composure under pressure and capitalizing on scoring opportunities inside the paint where they've shown strength throughout these past games.

Defensively, Oregon State needs to focus on limiting turnovers which have occasionally hindered them this season but showed improvement during these last encounters. With home-court advantage and coming off some tough battles that tested their mettle, there's every reason for Beaver fans to believe in a victory come game day.

Oregon State's ability to maintain high shooting percentages while keeping turnovers low could very well dictate whether they can fend off EWU's challenge or not. It will be crucial for them to establish control early on and keep up the momentum throughout all four quarters.

Beaver enthusiasts should mark their calendars for March 22nd when ORST takes center stage against EWU at Gill Coliseum starting at 5:00 PM PT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPNU as Oregon State looks to add another win under its belt before heading deeper into what has already been an exhilarating season.

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