Washington St defeats Oregon St 81-67

Oregon State Falls Short in Tough Conference Road Test at Washington State

The Beasley Coliseum was electric on Tuesday night as the host Washington State Cougars hosted the visiting Oregon State Beavers in a crucial conference matchup. Unfortunately for OSU, the energy wasn't enough to lift them past the determined WSU squad.

Game Recap

Washington State came out strong, leading 47-33 at halftime behind ace Glass's 16 points on an efficient 46.7% shooting night. The Cougars continued to build their lead in the second half, ultimately winning by a 14-point margin, 81-67.

Glass paced the WSU offense with 16 points, 1 three-pointer made (on 7 attempts), and 7 rebounds. Meanwhile, Adria Rodriguez chipped in 7 rebounds, 7 points, 2 assists, and 1 steal to round out the top scoring duo for Washington State.

For Oregon State, Dez White led with 16 points on 62.5% shooting from beyond the arc (4-6), while Olavi Suutela contributed 7 points off the bench. The Beavers' offense struggled with accuracy in the paint and from three-point range (9-25 3PT FG).

The Cougars showcased a well-rounded performance, holding OSU to just 22 field goals on 44% shooting. They also controlled the glass, grabbing 38 rebounds while limiting Oregon State's to just 25.

Washington State's defense played a key role in securing the victory. With 17 total team fouls and 5 steals, they effectively contained the Beavers' offense and created an environment that favored their own team.

Despite being on the road, the visiting Beavers put up a spirited effort but couldn't quite bridge the gap between them and Washington State's talented roster.

In the end, it was the home team's superior effort in each phase of play that ultimately led to the 14-point win.