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Rhett Larson pitches against the University of Portland Pilots in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. Larson surrendered three earned runs in his 1.2 innings of work.

[Photo] Pilots blaze past Beavers in home loss Tuesday

May 17, 2023

Rhett Larson pitches against the University of Portland Pilots in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. Larson surrendered three earned runs in his 1.2 innings of work.

Garret Forrester swings at a pitch against the Arizona Wildcats at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday. Forrester was 1 for 3 with two runs and two walks in the game.

[Photo] Beavers bunt their way to victory over Wildcats in game two of the series

April 30, 2023

Garret Forrester swings at a pitch against the Arizona Wildcats at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday. Forrester was 1 for 3 with two runs and two walks in the game.

Tight end Luke Musgrave leaps into the air to connect on a seam route down the left sideline which resulted in a touchdown or the Beavers against Boise State on Sept. 3, 2022. Musgrave is the only Oregon State tight end who has been drafted this early in the NFL Draft.

[Photo] Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave drafted by the Green Bay Packers

April 29, 2023

Tight end Luke Musgrave leaps into the air to connect on a seam route down the left sideline which resulted in a touchdown or the Beavers against Boise State on Sept. 3, 2022. Musgrave is the only Oregon...

Oregon State Athletics Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Barnes walks members of the Oregon State media through the construction site of Reser Stadium on Jan. 17. Barnes has been the Athletic Director For Oregon State since 2016.

[Photo] Oregon State Athletics Director Scott Barnes is in stable condition after suffering a medical emergency

April 24, 2023

Oregon State Athletics Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Barnes walks members of the Oregon State media through the construction site of Reser Stadium on Jan. 17. Barnes has...

DJ Uiagalelei is seen speaking with the media following a March spring practice inside of Reser Stadium. Uiagalelei is a transfer quarterback from Clemson and is a former 5-star out of California.

[Photo] Beaver football looks to maintain last season’s success ahead of the 2023 football season

April 10, 2023

DJ Uiagalelei is seen speaking with the media following a March spring practice inside of Reser Stadium. Uiagalelei is a transfer quarterback from Clemson and is a former 5-star out of California.

Madi Dagen celebrates her final floor routine in Gill Coliseum during a meet against Utah at Gill Coliseum on Saturday. Dagen recorded a 9.950 on the exercise.

[Photo] Beavers claim a share of the PAC-12 conference championship with a win over Utah Utes

March 12, 2023

Madi Dagen celebrates her final floor routine in Gill Coliseum during a meet against Utah at Gill Coliseum on Saturday. Dagen recorded a 9.950 on the exercise.

Vice President of ASOSU Sierra Young (left) and President of ASOSU Matteo Paola outside Austin Hall during their campaign on Feb. 24, 2022. “I plan to do as much as I can in the time that I have left, more can always be done, but I am happy we’ve been able to continue pushing for important change for students so far,” Paola said.

[Photo] Paola and Young reflect on term, offering advice for successor

March 6, 2023

Vice President of ASOSU Sierra Young (left) and President of ASOSU Matteo Paola outside Austin Hall during their campaign on Feb. 24, 2022. “I plan to do as much as I can in the time that I have left,...

Noelle Mannen calls a play against Arizona State on Friday in Corvallis. Mannen has helped the Beavers at the guard position since the injury news to Talia Von Oelhoffen.

[Photo] Beavers rally past USC in first round of PAC-12 tournament

March 2, 2023

Noelle Mannen calls a play against Arizona State on Friday in Corvallis. Mannen has helped the Beavers at the guard position since the injury news to Talia Von Oelhoffen.

In an archived photo from the 2022 softball season, junior infielder Grace Messmer creates contact on a pitch from Arizonas pitcher. Messmer is now one of only eight upperclassmen on the Beavers roster this season.

[Photo] Freshmen energy needed on Beaver Softball team, 2023 season preview

February 27, 2023

In an archived photo from the 2022 softball season, junior infielder Grace Messmer creates contact on a pitch from Arizona's pitcher. Messmer is now one of only eight upperclassmen on the Beavers' roster...

In an archived photo from last year, Kyle Dernedde celebrates his second base hit of the day in the Corvallis Regional championship game vs Vanderbilt on June 6, 2022, at Goss Stadium. Dernedde hit his second home run of the season in Saturdays mid-afternoon matchup against Coppin State.

[Photo] Oregon State’s bats erupted for 11 runs in their home-opening victory against Coppin State

February 25, 2023

In an archived photo from last year, Kyle Dernedde celebrates his second base hit of the day in the Corvallis Regional championship game vs Vanderbilt on June 6, 2022, at Goss Stadium. Dernedde hit his...

Reagan Beers puts up a layup against Arizona State on Friday in Corvallis. The freshman trio of Beers, Blacklock, and Gardiner combined for 41 of the Beavers 73 points.

[Photo] Oregon State Beavers suffer ninth straight loss against Arizona Sun devils

February 24, 2023

Reagan Beers puts up a layup against Arizona State on Friday in Corvallis. The freshman trio of Beers, Blacklock, and Gardiner combined for 41 of the Beavers 73 points.

Dzmitry Ryuny jumps for a slam dunk against UCLA at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Feb 9. Against USC, Ryuny scored nine points.

[Photo] Beavers edge past the Trojans, earning tenth win of the season.

February 11, 2023

Dzmitry Ryuny jumps for a slam dunk against UCLA at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on Feb 9. Against USC, Ryuny scored nine points.

The Radiation Center on campus at OSU in Corvallis on Feb 9. The Radiation Center houses a Training Research Isotopes General Atomics nuclear reactor that is a smaller version of the design certified in January.

[Photo] NuScale’s small-modular reactor design certified by Nuclear Regulatory Commission

February 11, 2023

The Radiation Center on campus at OSU in Corvallis on Feb 9. The Radiation Center houses a Training Research Isotopes General Atomics nuclear reactor that is a smaller version of the design certified in...

Glen Taylor Jr. and a host of others look on as a loose ball is chased in Gill Coliseum. Taylor Jr. contributed 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in his 26 minutes of playing time.

[Photo] A shaky offensive night leads to a 62-47 Beaver loss at home against the No. 7 Bruins

February 10, 2023

Glen Taylor Jr. and a host of others look on as a loose ball is chased in Gill Coliseum. Taylor Jr. contributed 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in his 26 minutes of playing time.

Andrew Chatfield Jr. pumps up the crowd at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18. Chatfield Jr. recorded a sack and a tackle for a loss against Florida quarterback Jack Miller III.

[Photo] Welcome to The DAM Mailbag: Beaver basketball, football, and the PAC-12 2023 football schedule

February 6, 2023

Andrew Chatfield Jr. pumps up the crowd at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18. Chatfield Jr. recorded a sack and a tackle for a loss against Florida quarterback Jack Miller III.

Sydney Gonzales celebrates after a successful vault at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore, on Jan 27 in a meet with Rutgers University. The Beavers won the meet, 197.275 to 194.150.

[Photo] Oregon State beavers gymnastics show incredible team effort with a 197.275 win over Rutgers

January 28, 2023

Sydney Gonzales celebrates after a successful vault at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore, on Jan 27 in a meet with Rutgers University. The Beavers won the meet, 197.275 to 194.150.

Oregon State University Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes leads a tour of the construction of the new west side of Reser Stadium at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore, on Jan 17. Barnes is looking to improve Reser Stadium for both home and away fans.

[Photo] Reser Stadium’s west side renovation separates itself from other stadiums across the nation

January 25, 2023

Oregon State University Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes leads a tour of the construction of the new west side of Reser Stadium at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore, on Jan 17....

Talia Von Oelhoffen drives to the basket against the University of Washington Huskies in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore, on January 15. Von Oelhoffen led all scorers with 20 points, making 50% of her shots.

[Photo] Beavers can’t overcome slow start, fall to University of Washington at home

January 16, 2023

Talia Von Oelhoffen drives to the basket against the University of Washington Huskies in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore, on January 15. Von Oelhoffen led all scorers with 20 points, making 50% of her...

Head coach Jonathan Smith raises the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl trophy after the Beavers won in the game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 17. Smith recently signed a $30.6 million contract that will last through the end of the 2028 season.

[Photo] The Beavers 2022 college football season was remarkable, and it should be for years to come

January 17, 2023

Head coach Jonathan Smith raises the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl trophy after the Beavers won in the game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 17. Smith recently signed a $30.6 million contract that will last...

Andrew Chatfield Jr. pumps up the crowd at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18. Chatfield Jr. recorded a sack and a tackle for a loss against Florida quarterback Jack Miller III.

[Photo] Las Vegas Bowl Game with Oregon State and University of Florida: Game Recap

December 17, 2022

Andrew Chatfield Jr. pumps up the crowd at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18. Chatfield Jr. recorded a sack and a tackle for a loss against Florida quarterback Jack Miller III.

The Oregon State Beavers defense lines up against the University of Oregon Ducks offense during the annual rivalry game against the University of Oregon Ducks on Nov. 26. The Ducks have only won once in Corvallis since 2014.

[Photo] Beavers score 28 unanswered points late to take lead back from Ducks

November 26, 2022

The Oregon State Beavers defense lines up against the University of Oregon Ducks offense during the annual rivalry game against the University of Oregon Ducks on Nov. 26. The Ducks have only won once in...

Nicholas Piscopo (right) a freshman at OSU, talks to reporter Ginnie Sandoval in downtown Corvallis on Nov. 10. Piscopo spoke about looking forward to this year and beyond at OSU.

[Photo] Corvallis residents share hopes for next year

November 28, 2022

Nicholas Piscopo (right) a freshman at OSU, talks to reporter Ginnie Sandoval in downtown Corvallis on Nov. 10. Piscopo spoke about looking forward to this year and beyond at OSU.

The Construction site of the new Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts at OSU in Corvallis, Ore, on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

[Photo] Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts opening in 2024

November 10, 2022

The Construction site of the new Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts at OSU in Corvallis, Ore, on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

The main grandstands of the new west side of Reser Stadium during construction on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Corvallis Oregon. The projected capacity of the new west side is anticipated to be around 8,500 seats.

[Photo] Reser Construction is set to finish on August 3

September 19, 2022

The main grandstands of the new west side of Reser Stadium during construction on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Corvallis Oregon. The projected capacity of the new west side is anticipated to be around...

Jayathi Murthy pictured in the Student Experience Center Plaza on June 7 during a reception for her being selected to be Oregon State Universitys 16th president. Murthy was unanimously elected by the OSU Board of Trustees on June 7, and began the position as president on Sept. 9, 2022.

[Photo] ‘The student is the heart of our operation’ says Murthy

September 19, 2022

Jayathi Murthy pictured in the Student Experience Center Plaza on June 7 during a reception for her being selected to be Oregon State University's 16th president. Murthy was unanimously elected by the...

Jayathi Murthy pictured in the Student Experience Center Plaza on June 7 during a reception for her being selected to be Oregon State Universitys 16th president. Murthy was unanimously elected by the OSU Board of Trustees on June 7, and will begin this position on Sept. 9.

[Photo] Jayathi Murthy selected as OSU’s 16th president

June 7, 2022

Jayathi Murthy pictured in the Student Experience Center Plaza on June 7 during a reception for her being selected to be Oregon State University's 16th president. Murthy was unanimously elected by the...

OSU Freshman Jacob Kmatz starts Sunday night as sophomore and All-American Pitcher, Cooper Hjerpe recovers from the game against New Mexico State.

[Photo] Beavers set for win-or-go home against Vanderbilt Monday night

June 6, 2022

OSU Freshman Jacob Kmatz starts Sunday night as sophomore and All-American Pitcher, Cooper Hjerpe recovers from the game against New Mexico State.

Oregon State senior forward Warith Alatishe pushing past an Oregon defender inside Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan 10. 2022. Although Alatishe would finish with 16 points, the Beavers fell to the Ducks by a narrow score of 78-76.

[Photo] Beavers fall just short in loss to rival Oregon

January 11, 2022

Oregon State senior forward Warith Alatishe pushing past an Oregon defender inside Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan 10. 2022. Although Alatishe would finish with 16 points, the Beavers fell to the...

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