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Parsa Fallah bodies his defender as he pushes towards the basket against the UC Davis Aggies in Gill Coliseum on Nov 30 2024.

Beavers bounce back, improving to 5-2

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2024

Beavers men’s basketball's international stars lift the team to a 90-57 victory over the University of California Davis at Gill Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 30.  “I think the team is coming together...

Contributed by Oregon State Athletics

New Goss Stadium hitting facility opens ahead of 2025 season

Mckenna Van Gundy, Sports Writer
November 21, 2024

Just over three weeks ago Oregon State University handed over the keys to a new 9,600 square-foot, state-of-the-art batting facility behind Goss Stadium.  “Shiny things are nice, but it’s the people...

Amanda Burns and Zaria Thornton celebrate a point against Saint Marys in Gill Coliseum in Corvallis OR on Oct 24 2024.

Beavers outlast Gaels in a tight four-set match

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Writer
October 24, 2024

The score was tied 32 times in four sets, 15 coming from the first set. The Beavers volleyball locked in their fourth conference win of the season against Saint Mary’s on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Gill...

Quarterback Gevani McCoy (4) makes a break towards the end zone in OSU’s game against Purdue in Reser Stadium on Sept 21 in Corvallis.

Beavers prepare for an offensive showdown against Rebels

Mckenna Van Gundy, Sports Writer
October 17, 2024

After a disappointing road loss, Beaver football returns to Reser Stadium for their homecoming game and takes on the 5-1 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels.  UNLV is off to a strong start with...

From walk-on to a full-ride

From walk-on to a full-ride

Trent Walker’s loyalty lies with the Beavers
McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Writer
October 14, 2024

“I think in (Trent Walker’s) head, he was going to be an Oregon State Beaver no matter what,”  Walker’s former coach, Bob Boyer, at Beaverton High School said.  The Oregon State wide receiver,...

The breakup of the PAC-12: Where did all the schools end up?

The breakup of the PAC-12: Where did all the schools end up?

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
June 11, 2024

Correction: This story has been updated to correct Jonathan Smith's alma mater. After 108 years, the PAC-12’s final season will come at the end of the 2024 spring season. The final PAC-12 tournament...

Nako Raya during a practice session.

Lady Beavers’ resilience on fairway lands them 22nd at nationals

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
June 10, 2024

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Carlsbad, California, just north of San Diego, the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa North Course patiently awaited 30 women’s golf teams ready to compete for a National...

Travis Bazzana leads a group huddle in celebration of the Oregon State Beavers win against the UC Irvine Anteaters in the regional final at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 3, 2024. Oregon State defeated UC Irvine, 11-6, to advance to the program's ninth all-time NCAA Super Regional.

Kentucky baserunning eliminates Beavers in Super Regional

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
June 9, 2024

With a runner in scoring position, Oregon State Nelson Keljo delivered a finishing pitch to Kentucky Wildcat, Grant Smith. The ball deflected off of catcher Wilson Weber's glove causing Nolan McCarthy...

The Oregon State Beavers line up following their win against UC Irvine at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on June 3, 2024. Oregon State defeated UC Irvine, 11-6, to advance to the program's ninth all-time NCAA Super Regional.

Beaver Baseball looks for redemption at Super Regionals

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
June 7, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include the correct name for two improperly attributed photos by Taylor Cockrell.  After falling short at the Corvallis Super Regionals in 2022, Beaver...

Dallas Macias bats against the University of Portland at Goss Stadium in Corvallis on Tuesday, April 9.

Faith and family: Macias excels in Beaver baseball

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
June 3, 2024

In the suburbs of Parker, Colorado, 4 year old Dallas Macias stood outside, wiffle ball and bat in hand. He tossed the ball into the air and crushed it from the right and the left side. His dad Eugene...

Junior Elijah Hainline prepares to bat in a home against versus University of Oregon in Goss Stadium on April 27, 2024

Hainline sees two late runs, secures second rivalry win

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
April 27, 2024

In classic rivalry fashion, the Oregon State Beavers and University of Oregon Ducks headed into the bottom of the 8th inning tied 2-2 on Saturday, April 27 at Goss Stadium. The Beavers secured the victory,...

Jackson Lake, photo contributed by OSU Athletics

Lake brings high hopes to Pac-12 tournament

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
April 25, 2024

Editor's Note: An updated version of this article appeared in our May print issue to include the PAC-12 results. Oregon State University men’s golf finished seventh at the PAC-12 tournament on April...

Oregon State softball played Stanford, Friday, April 12, to start the three game series at Kelly field.

Beaver bats fall to Cardinal offense

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
April 13, 2024

In game two of the series against seventh-ranked Stanford, Beaver softball fell victim to the mercy rule losing 13-3 at Kelly Field. Beaver’s starting pitcher, Logan Hulon, earned herself PAC-12 pitcher...

OSU BB team has a meeting on the pitching mound against the Stanford Cardinals at Goss Stadium in Corvallis OR on April 12 2024

Beaver baseball pitching shuts down Cardinal in 6-0 win

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
April 12, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct mascot name in the headline, Cardinal. Dominating Oregon State pitching leaves Stanford scoreless, Beavers started the series strong...

Evan Park holds up a pair of paddles at the OSU Boathouse dock on March 12, 2024.

Park breaks rowing record ahead of OSU’s spring season

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
April 8, 2024

Three wins against Washington State and the University of Miami in Oregon State Women’s Rowing opening match on March 23 marks a strong start to their spring season after their C.R.A.S.H Beavs event...

Canon Reeder (#23) leaps to first base pitches to ASU at the OSU v ASU baseball game at Goss Stadium located on Oregon State University campus on April 7th, 2024

Beaver baseball secures first sweep against ASU since 2017

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
April 7, 2024

Break out the brooms, Oregon State baseball defeated Arizona State, 9-7 at Goss Stadium Sunday afternoon, amid their nine-game homestead, extending their home-game win streak to 19 games. “(The) offense...

Dallas Macias (4) slides past ASU catcher into home plate at Goss Stadium, Coleman Field in Corvallis Oregon on April 5.

Trio of solo shots lift Beavers to 17th straight home win

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
April 6, 2024

Oregon State Baseball’s bats keep them alive, 13-8, in their sloppy defensive game against PAC-12 foe, Arizona State at Goss Stadium on April 5. This offensive showdown marks their 24th win of the...

Oregon State softball player Ellie Garcia pitches in a game against the University of Arizona at Kelly field on Friday. This was the first game of two that OSU hosted against UA and they won 3-2.

Beaver softball walks it off to secure home opening win

McKenna Van Gundy, Sports Contributor
March 8, 2024

Bases loaded, bottom of the eighth inning, University of Arizona pitcher Miranda Stoddard throws a wild pitch to Madison Simon of Oregon State University, advancing the runners to second and third. Up...

Trent Caraway, Oregon State v. North Dakota State. Feb. 29, 2024.

Beavers walk their way to first home win of the season

Mckenna Van Gundy, Sports Writer
March 1, 2024

The Beaver baseball team recorded 15 walks to help them soundly defeat North Dakota State 19-7 despite a shaky first-inning pitching performance. Making this their fourth consecutive home opening win.  Ian...

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