The No. 25 ranked Oregon State women's basketball team achieved a significant upset victory over No. 3 Colorado with a final score of 68-62 at Gill Coliseum. The game was closely contested, with the teams tied at 7-7 early in the first quarter. Oregon State was trailing by six points at the end of the first quarter but managed a comeback to lead 32-30 at halftime, thanks to a strong performance by freshman Donovyn Hunter, who scored 12 points without any turnovers and was key in driving to the basket for 10 points. Marotte also provided an offensive spark with a 3-pointer and a short jumper late in the first quarter. An intentional foul on Talia von Oelhoffen by Colorado's Aaronette Vonleh in the third quarter resulted in three successful free throws, contributing to Oregon State's lead. Colorado had season-lows in rebounds (27), assists (7), and its second-lowest field goal percentage (39.6%) of the season. This win, along with the Oregon State men's team upsetting No. 9 Arizona the previous night, marks a remarkable two-day sweep of top 10 teams by the Beavers, with Jordan Pope delivering a standout performance.
CU had a hot start at Oregon State on Friday (11-for-18). In the 51 minutes since, the #cubuffs are just 25-of-79 (31.6%).
Oregon State men's basketball... deserves a Sunday ovation. Great week for Wayne Tinkle's team. Swept the Arizona schools. Beavers at UCLA (Thur.) and USC (Sat.) next week.
What a week for Jordan Pope (17 of 28 shooting, 50 points), and Oregon State (sweep Arizona schools for first time since 2015) https://t.co/xpx54EzdOK
Give Oregon State tons of credit, that’s a great weekend for them with some winnable games coming up. Jordan Pope is the real deal.
Oregon State 72, Arizona State 51 with 4:34 left Provided OSU finishes this, it'll be the Beavers first conference sweep -- home or road -- since 2021. And first sweep of the Arizona schools since 2015.
Caleb Love scores career-high 36 as No. 9 Arizona routs Oregon men’s basketball https://t.co/7vs2g7ofp4
Starting lineups for Arizona State at Oregon State https://t.co/xzJ4pGlWZL
Starting lineups for Oregon vs. No. 9 Arizona https://t.co/YkZCHywnGM
From last night in Corvallis: Donovyn Hunter is a star and the OSU women are soaring. https://t.co/h2pinOTL8A
What did I learn from Oregon State’s upset win over No. 3 Colorado? That freshman point guard Donovyn Hunter is ready to lead. And is about to become a bona fide star. https://t.co/h2pinOTL8A
Wasn't Colorado's night in Corvallis. Recap of the No. 3 Buffs falling to 25th-ranked Oregon State #cubuffs: https://t.co/1gB8yRX9Lk
Talked w Oregon State women’s basketball coach Scott Rueck today. Great insight in front of his team’s win over Colorado. https://t.co/V9ocSkHZgQ
Colorado WBB had season-lows in rebounds (27) and assists (7) and its second-lowest FG% (39.6) of the season tonight at Oregon State. #cubuffs
Halfway to a weekend Gill Grand Slam: recapping Oregon State's 68-62 WBB win over No. 3 Colorado https://t.co/1kPMwk2tSB
BIG WIN FOR THE BEAVERS 🔥 No. 25 Oregon State upsets No. 3 Colorado. https://t.co/V902snWYPM
Back-to-back nights in Corvallis: - Oregon State men upset No. 9 Arizona. - Oregon State women upset No. 3 Colorado.
NO. 25 OREGON STATE TAKES DOWN NO. 3 COLORADO AT HOME 😤 (📸: @BeaverWBB) https://t.co/XuNWgm53dv
FINAL: No. 25 Oregon State 68, No. 3 Colorado 62 The Beavers men and women beat top 10 teams in Gill on consecutive nights.
20.7 to go, Colorado trails 65-59. Beavers ball after a timeout #cubuffs
39 seconds left, Colorado trails OSU 63-58. Beavers ball after a timeout. CU needs OSU to miss FT down the stretch. #cubuffs
52.3 seconds left and Colorado WBB trails 61-54. #cubuffs ball after a timeout, but they're obviously in a lot of trouble and need a minor miracle to pull this off.
Oregon State 61, Colorado 54, :52.3 seconds left Beavers on the verge of a men's/women's sweep of top 10 teams on consecutive days.
Unbelievable scene at the end of the third quarter. Talia von Oelhoffen gets off a half-court heave as time expires, only to get fouled by Vonleh. It's upgraded to an intentional foul. End 3: Oregon State 46, Colorado 40
Wow, Aaronette Vonleh barely touches OSU's Talia von Oelhoffen on the back just before the buzzer to end the third quarter. It's called an intentional foul. It's Vonleh's 4th and von Oelhoffen given 3 shots - and makes them all.
First time seeing Oregon St women in person this year. A lot to like, but it’s impressive what an impact player Donovyn Hunter is as a freshman. She keyed 2Q comeback that has OSU up 32-30 at HT vs #3 CU. Hunter is 6/6 for 12 pts and, notably, 0 turnovers. Beavers w/ 10 as team.
Halftime from Gill: No. 25 Oregon State 32, No. 3 Colorado 30 https://t.co/jeze26kquR
Donovyn Hunter has found something on offense with drives to the basket. She has 10, and Oregon State is within 4
WBB End 1 from Gill: Colorado 20, Oregon State 14 Marotte gives OSU a bit of an offensive spark with a 3 and a short jumper late in the quarter
4:39 1Q: Oregon State 7, Colorado 7 Beavers, Buffs stuck in a turnover rut early.
Starting lineups for No. 3 Colorado at No. 25 Oregon State https://t.co/rCbCL8MNCj
Top-10 upset potential in back to-back nights at Gill Coliseum. The No. 25 OSU women hosting No. 3 Colorado. https://t.co/vVu45sBM6F