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Junior, Jack Colletto, sprints toward the end zone for a Beaver touchdown.

Oregon State football loses to Sun Devils in final game of the regular season

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
December 20, 2020

In their final game of the 2020 season, Oregon State lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils 46-33, dropping their third straight game to fall to 2-5 on the regular season.The game served as a revitalization...

In this file photo from 2019, Arizona State senior wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) attempts to make a play while OSU redshirt senior defensive back Shawn Wilson (2) tracks Williams to try and make a stop. The Beavers will face off against the Sun Devils in their final game of the 2020 regular season on Dec. 19.

Oregon State Football Preview: Week Seven vs Arizona State

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
December 18, 2020

In their final game of the regular season, the Oregon State Beavers will be facing off against the 1-2 Arizona State Sun Devils, a team short on experience, but not on talent.Like many teams throughout...

OSU Women’s Basketball head coach Rueck has been in his position since 2010 and has coached the team to continued success. Rueck coaches the team from the sideline versus Utah State.  

Oregon State Women’s Basketball shows the need to bounce back in rivalry loss to Oregon

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
December 15, 2020

The Oregon State Beavers lost on Sunday, Dec. 13 to the Oregon Ducks, a 79-59 defeat that created a few troubling trends that have not plagued the Beavers Women’s Basketball program in quite a while.The...

In this file photo from 2019, OSU redshirt sophomore running back Calvin Tyler Jr. mentally prepares before matchup against Stanford on Oct. 12. Tyler had a career game last week against the Utah Utes, and will hope to help his team get back on track against the Stanford Cardinal on Dec. 12.

Oregon State Football Preview: Week Six vs Stanford

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
December 11, 2020

The 2020 college football regular season is rapidly approaching its finale, with the Oregon State Beavers set to take on the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday, Dec. 12 in the team’s penultimate game of the...

Oregon State’s Quarterback Tristan Gebbia celebrating his first receiving touchdown this season. Gebbia helped lead the Beavers their first win of the season with 147 yards, one passing touchdown and one receiving touchdown.

Oregon State starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia ruled out for 2020 season

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
December 7, 2020

Oregon State starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia has been ruled out for the remainder of 2020, as the junior will undergo season-ending surgery to repair an injured hamstring, as confirmed by Head Coach...

In this file photo from 2019, Utah freshman running back Jordan Wilmore breaks past Oregon State defenders to reach the endzone. After losing to Utah last season, Oregon State will get the chance in 2020 to avenge the loss and improve to 3-2.

Oregon State Football Preview: Week Five vs Utah

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
December 4, 2020

For the first time since 2015, the Oregon State Beavers have come out of the first four weeks of the season with a .500 record, but they will be looking to do one better this upcoming Saturday.In the Beavers’...

In this file photo from 2019, OSU redshirt sophomore quarterback Tristan Gebbia (#3) throws a pass while under pressure from UO freshman defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus (#97) in Autzen Stadium. This season, Gebbia was able to get his revenge in a 41-38 win over the Oregon Ducks.

Oregon State Football Preview: Week Four vs Oregon

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
November 26, 2020

Fresh off the heels of their first win of the 2020 season, the Oregon State Beavers are looking to carry their newfound momentum into their toughest challenge yet-- a rivalry meeting with the ninth-ranked...

In this file photo from Nov. 7, 2020, Oregon State plays against Washington State while an empty Reser Stadium looms over them. During the 2020 football season, Oregon State students were unable to attend the games typically accessible via the athletics fee due to COVID-19 regulations on attendance. 

Oregon State Football Preview: Week Three vs California

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020

Oregon State will be looking for their first win of the season on Saturday, Nov. 21 in their third game of the season-- one against a fellow winless team in the California Golden Bears.But while the Beavers...

In this file photo from 2019, The Washington Huskies’ offense lines up against the Oregon State Beavers’ defense in their Friday night matchup in Reser on Nov. 8. On Nov. 14, 2020, Oregon State will get the chance to even the score against the Huskies after their 19-7 loss in 2019.

Oregon State Football Preview: Week Two vs Washington

Brady Akins, Sports Chief
November 13, 2020

After falling short in their 2020 season opener, the Oregon State Beavers will be looking to bounce back on Saturday, Nov. 14 against the Washington Huskies-- a new-look team that has yet to debut this...

In this file photo from October 2018, Jermar Jefferson rushes for a touchdown in a 56-37 loss to the Washington State Cougars. Jefferson and the Oregon State Beavers will be looking to get a win to start the 2020 against the Cougars on Nov. 7, 2020.

Oregon State Football Preview: Week One vs Washington State

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
November 6, 2020

When the Oregon State Beavers kick off their football season on Nov. 7, they’ll be playing for more than a 1-0 start to the season-- they will be looking for their chance at revenge as well.The Beavers...

The OSU Men's Soccer team celebrates with each other in their senior night matchup versus Washington on Nov. 15, 2019 in Corvallis, Ore. 

Oregon State Men’s Soccer recruiting roundup

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
August 31, 2020

From college transfers to high school graduates, true freshmen to redshirt seniors, goalkeepers to forwards, the Oregon State Beavers Men’s Soccer Team will be bringing in a wide-ranging cast of ten...

OSU Men's Basketball sophomore guard Antoine Vernon drives against Carroll College in Gill Coliseum early on in the 2019-20 season. 

OSU Men’s Basketball recruiting breakdown

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
August 24, 2020

The Oregon State Beavers Men’s Basketball team is set to bring in four new players to the roster with their 2020 recruiting class, having half the class verbally committing and the other half already...

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Oregon State Football, PAC-12 Conference announce 10-game schedule for 2020 season

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
July 31, 2020

Oregon State Football, along with the rest of the PAC-12 conference, announced their 10-game schedule for the 2020 season today, one that begins with a game against the California Golden Bears on Sept....

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Former Oregon State volleyball players accuse coach of running an abusive program

Brady Akins, Sports Editor
July 30, 2020

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include quotes from the university. Oregon State University has recently concluded an investigation into Mark Barnard, the head coach of the Beavers’ volleyball...

Brian Engdahl proposes to Katelyn Ohlrich. The couple has been together since Valentine’s Day in 2013 when the two were student-athletes together at OSU. The pair hiked to the summit of South Sister Mountain in Bend, Ore. with a group of friends before Engdahl surprised Ohlrich with the engagement.

Oregon State sweethearts’ road to engagement

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
February 10, 2020

Katelyn Ohlrich has not accomplished what she has by taking the easy route. Whether in the classroom, balance beam or now in her professional career, Olrich’s journey has been defined by her determination...

OSU Football head coach Jonathan Smith speaks prior to 2019 season on July 31 at Reser Stadium. The team finished the season with a record of 5-7. 

OSU Football’s Smith gets contract extension

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
January 27, 2020

When Oregon State Beavers’ head football coach Jonathan Smith took over the program in 2018, the first head coaching job of his career, he was inheriting a team that had finished 1-11 the year before...

OSU guard Mikayla Pivec (#0) and guard Kat Tudor (#22) work with teammates in a home game in Gill Coliseum during the 2017-2018 season. Pivec and Tudor, now seniors, played key roles versus Arizona.

Oregon State beats Arizona in close road win

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
January 13, 2020

With 1.4 seconds left on the game clock, senior guard Mikayla Pivec hit a go-ahead basket in the fourth quarter to give Oregon State a 63-61 lead over the Arizona Wildcats on Jan. 10.From there, the Beavers...

OSU senior guard and forward Madison Washington goes up for a shot against Utah Utes sophomore forward Andrea Torres on Jan. 3 in Gill.

OSU beats Utah in PAC-12 home opener

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
January 6, 2020

The Oregon State Beavers started off PAC-12 play with a home win against the Utah Utes 77-48 on Friday, Jan. 3 to continue their best start in program history.The Beavers opened up the game playing strong...

OSU redshirt sophomore quarterback Tristan Gebbia (#3) throws a pass while under pressure from UO freshman defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus (#97) in Autzen Stadium. 

Beavers fall to Ducks but exceed season expectations

Brady Akins, Oregon State
December 2, 2019

The Oregon State Beavers fought to maintain a close game with Oregon in their final game of the season, but eventually fell to their rival Ducks 24-10 in the 123rd Civil War.The rivalry between the Oregon...

OSU senior forward Tres Tinkle (#3) drives past UCSB junior guard Brandon Cyrus (#11). 

OSU beats UC Santa Barbara

Brady Akins, Orange Media Network
November 25, 2019

The Oregon State Beavers improved their season record to 4-1 on Wednesday, Nov. 20 by beating the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos by a final score of 78-67.UC Santa Barbara managed to keep the game close in the...

OSU Men's Basketball sophomore guard Antoine Vernon drives against Carroll College in Gill Coliseum early on in the 2019-20 season. 

First look at Men’s Basketball

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
October 28, 2019

The Oregon State Beavers Men’s Basketball team had their first of two exhibition games for the season on Wednesday, Oct. 23, beating the Carroll College Fighting Saints 79-60 at Gill Coliseum.The exhibition...

OSU redshirt junior outside linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (#9) celebrates versus Stanford on Sept. 28. 

Oregon State Football victory at California

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
October 21, 2019

Correction: The statistics reflected in the subhead were originally incorrect. This issue has been resolved. The Barometer regrets this error. The Oregon State Beavers secured a road upset against the...

Utah freshman running back Jordan Wilmore breaks past Oregon State defenders to reach the endzone. 

Oregon State Football falls to Utah Utes

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
October 14, 2019

The Beavers weren’t able to come away with a win this homecoming weekend as the Utah Utes controlled the game all night on route to a 52-7 win against Oregon State.Coming off of a win the week prior...

OSU Football junior wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins lines up against Stanford on Sept. 28 in Reser Stadium. 

Recap Oregon State Football victory on Saturday

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
October 7, 2019

The Oregon State Beavers Football team defeated the UCLA Bruins with a score of 48-31 on Saturday, Oct. 5, giving Oregon State their second win of the season.Oregon State secured a 21-0 lead six minutes...

Beaver student athletes now in the pros

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
October 7, 2019

With both football and soccer season in full effect here Oregon State University, homecoming is an opportunity to look back at Beaver student athlete alumni.  Two athletes made an impact during their...

Oregon State Football redshirt sophomore wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey stands after a play versus Stanford on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Reser Stadium. 

Preview UCLA vs Oregon State

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
October 5, 2019

The Beavers football team will travel south down to Pasadena, CA today to take on the UCLA Bruins in what will be Oregon State’s second conference game of the season. This will be the first meeting...

A student gets their ticket scanned at the student entrance for a football game in Reser Stadium. 

Guide to claiming Beaver Athletics student tickets

Brady Akins, News Contributor
September 20, 2019

As a student fee-funded resource for students, Oregon State Athletics provides tickets to students for certain sporting events that are covered by the fees and come without additional charge while claiming....

OSU Football redshirt sophomore running back Champ Flemings breaks away on the sideline for a touchdown play versus the Cal Poly Mustangs on September 14 in Reser Stadium. 

OSU football defeats Cal Poly

Brady Akins, Orange Media Network
September 15, 2019

The Oregon State Football team faced the Cal Poly Mustangs on Saturday, September 14 in Reser Stadium with a 1:17 p.m. kickoff. The Beavers secured their first win of the 2019 season with a 45-7 win over...

OSU Football redshirt senior quarterback Jake Luton passes off the ball to senior running back Artavis Pierce versus Oklahoma State at Reser Stadium on August 30. 

OSU football falls to Oklahoma State in season opener

Brady Akins
September 3, 2019

On the opening night of football for both teams in front of an official attendance of 31,681 at Reser Stadium, the Beavers fell to the Oklahoma State Cowboys by a final score of 52-36.Both teams struggled...

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