Oregon State Women’s Basketball Secures Comeback Victory over Montana State
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The Oregon State Beavers rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Montana State Bobcats 62-60 on December 19, 2023. A strong second-half performance, fueled by key contributions from Raegan Villa,and tenacious defense secured the win for Oregon State.
Game Recap
Oregon State trailed 26-22 at halftime and 43-40 after the third quarter, but outscored Montana State 19-17 in the fourth to earn the victory. Villa led the charge, scoring efficiently and sealing the game with clutch free throws. She finished the game shooting 6-of-9 from the floor, including 4-of-7 from three-point range, and converting 3-of-4 free throws in the final seconds.
The Beavers’ defense proved pivotal,limiting montana State to just 27.8% shooting overall and 21.1% from beyond the arc. Néné Sow was a dominant force defensively, recording four blocks and two steals.
Key Performances
* Raegan Villa: 18 points, 4 three-pointers, 3-of-4 free throws
* Tiara bolden: 7 points, 34 minutes played
* Lizzy Williamson: 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
* Ally Schimel: 7 points, 3 rebounds
* Néné Sow: 4 blocks, 2 steals
Oregon State’s balanced attack saw 13 assists distributed on 18 field goals made, showcasing strong team play. Montana State was led by Taylee Chirrick, who hit a late three-pointer to make the game close, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Beavers’ comeback.
Fourth Quarter Surge
The Beavers took control in the final period. Villa’s three-pointer at the 8:25 mark gave Oregon State a 45-43 lead, and a driving layup by Shuler at 5:56 extended the advantage. after Chirrick’s late three-pointer narrowed the gap to one with 19 seconds remaining, Villa calmly sank her free throws to secure the 62-60 win.
Looking Ahead
Oregon State (6-4) returns to action on Saturday, December 23rd, battling Liberty at 8 p.m.PT/6 p.m. HT.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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