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The Daily Barometer

Casey Lavin

Casey Lavin, Assistant Sports Editor

Assistant Sports Editor (he/him)

Fourth-year digital communication arts major, minoring in sports business

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The Beaver students storm the field after a win in dramatic fashion over the Washington State Cougars at Reser Stadium on Nov 23.

Beaver football transfer portal tracker

Maggie Akins and Casey Lavin
December 9, 2024

The Beavers ended their 2024-25 season not bowl-eligible for the first time in four years with a 5-7 record.  The college football transfer portal is now open as of December 9th, and players are quick...

Graphic by Jack Schuler

Beavs take bite out of league

Casey Lavin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2024

Oregon State University saw two draft picks last year, Taliese Fuaga being the first since 2014 to be picked in the first round. The team has sent many Beavs to the big leagues in the past, leaving OSU...

Graphic courtesy of Pac-12 Conference.

A new era for Pac-12, Gonzaga brings basketball success

Casey Lavin and Maggie Akins (she/her)
October 1, 2024

The Beavers now welcome Gonzaga University to the Pac-12.  The Pac-12 announced on Tuesday morning the addition of the Gonzaga University Bulldogs starting in 2026, effective July 1. This brings...

Quarterback Ben Gulbranson (#17) attempts to pass the ball in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game against Notre Dame in El Paso, TX on Dec 29, 2023.

New era for Beaver football

OSU sports announcer previews upcoming season
Casey Lavin, Sports Editor
August 5, 2024

A different schedule with a taste of the past will take the Beavers down an uncharted river for the 2024 season. The dam will be built under new coaching staff, hoping to stop opponents west of the...

An Oregon State University football fan
cheers for his team at the football game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State University at Autzen Stadium on November 24. This game held lots of emotions as the rivalry between the two teams is strong.

Pac-12 review

Coaches revisit conference history
Casey Lavin, Sports Editor
July 3, 2024

“The final seconds tick off the clock. Hugely disappointing for the Ducks, and an incredible win, this beautiful scene in Corvallis. The ninth win of the year for the Beavers and now it's official: 38-34,”...

Gavin Turley (#1) high fives one of his coaches during an inning break at the OSU v UCLA baseball game in Goss Stadium at Oregon State on May 11, 2024.

New derby in Kentucky leaves Beavers 0-1

Casey Lavin, Sports Contributor
June 8, 2024

80 miles from Churchill Downs is Lexington, where Kentucky is hosting their own derby with the stakes of Omaha on the line. It was apparent that University of Kentucky knew the track as they galloped...

The Oregon State University baseball teammates cheer in the dugout after a home run by Mason Guerra (9) completes a throw out at first base to NDSU player at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field on March 3 in Corvallis, Oregon.

Beavers begin the Road to Omaha

Casey Lavin, Sports Contributor
May 30, 2024

Charles Schwab Field Omaha, the great cathedral of college baseball, is the holy ground where only eight teams duke it out to hoist the trophy. Opportunities are allotted for players to make a name...

Number 41 Jonathan Stone pounds their chest after striking out a player on the Corvallis Marketmen on June 22 at Goss Stadium.

Summer Knights approaching in Corvallis

Casey Lavin, Sports Contributor
May 6, 2024

You can still hear a noise whistling its way through Goss stadium, but it’s not the Beavers, it’s a new team conquering the field until August. The Corvallis Knights are a collegiate summer team...

Travis Bazzana stands next to Junior Infielder Elijah Hainline in between plays Friday evening against NDSU.

Bazzana’s power boosts Beavs to victory

Casey Lavin, Sports Writer
March 1, 2024

It appeared Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast for an early spring may have been off, as temperatures sat at 45 degrees at first pitch. However, the Beavers looked to heat things up and achieve back-to-back...

Elijah Hainline (#3) and Gavin Turley (#1) Feb. 18, 2024

Beavers’ opening weekend bash, this week’s matchups

Casey Lavin, Sports Writer
February 20, 2024

The Beavers broke any doubters' opinions this weekend with an electric 4-0 start to open the 2024 season in Surprise, Arizona. The squad proved why they are the No. 7 team in the nation, slashing a...

Jermaine Terry II (#84) celebrating his touchdown with his teammates in 62-17 Beaver victory over Stanford on Nov. 11, 2023

Martinez, Beavers chew through Stanford, 62-17

Casey Lavin, Sports Writer
November 11, 2023

Saturday night in Reser Stadium the Beavers continued their hot streak as they thumped the Stanford Cardinal, 62-17.  On the first drive, Andrew Chatfield Jr. caught an interception to steal the early...

Sophomore infielder Travis Bazzana celebrates with infielder Mikey Kane after running in from third base in Goss Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Bazzana had two RBI's in the third game of the series against Coppin State.

Showcasing Beaver baseball’s future: Recap of the 2023 edition of the Orange & Black scrimmage

Casey Lavin, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2023

A couple of months removed from their regional loss against Louisiana State University, the Oregon State Beavers are determined to reach Omaha and the College World Series once again.  The beginning...

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