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Lineback Kyrie Fisher-Morris prepares himself for the 40-yard dash during Mondays Pro Day drills. A total of 13 Beavers made their way through the drills in front of NFL professionals.

Path to the Draft: OSU hosts annual Pro Day

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
March 14, 2023

Oregon State Football players showed that they were ready for the pros in front of NFL scouts at Oregon State’s annual pro day on Monday afternoon at Merritt Truax Indoor Center.  More than a dozen...

Sophomore infielder Mikey Kane tips his helmet towards three of his teammates waiting for him at home plate during the third game of the series against Coppin State on Sunday, Feb. 25 at Goss Stadium. Kane had two hits on this three at bats during the game against the Eagles, bringing him to 10 hits on the season so far.

Beaver Baseball loses key seniors, maintain same motivation for trip to Omaha, a 2023 season preview

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 27, 2023

Last season, the Beavers missed out on an opportunity to advance to the College World Series, narrowly losing to Auburn in the NCAA Super Regional in Goss Stadium.   The loss to the Tigers has been...

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.

Freshmen energy needed on Beaver Softball team, 2023 season preview

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 27, 2023

Last season, Beaver Softball made their second appearance in the Women’s College World Series, the appearance for the Beavers in the WCWS was during the 2006 season. However, the Beavers' run would be...

Freshman outfielder Gavin Turley celebrates his home run with his teammates after running the bases inside of Goss Stadium. Turley has totaled three hits so far this season.

Beaver Baseball secures dominant series win over Coppin State

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 26, 2023

A five-hit, four-RBI career performance from junior outfielder Micah McDowell helped the Oregon State Baseball team cruise to a 16-0 dominant victory over the Coppin State Eagles as the Beavers shutout...

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

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

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
February 11, 2023

A dominant second-half performance from sophomore forward Glenn Taylor Jr. helped propel the Oregon State men’s basketball team to a 61-58 upset victory over the University of Southern California Saturday...

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.

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

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
February 6, 2023

Welcome to The DAM Mailbag, this is my mailbag where I answer any questions that are on your mind about Oregon State sports. Anything that you, the reader, wanted to be answered, I will have here in this...

Freshman guard, Jordan Pope, drives past Nique Clifford en route to scoring two of his 19 total points for the game. Pope tallied 36 minutes in the game against Colorado.

The Beavers hold the Buffaloes to season low 52 points in victory

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
January 29, 2023

A dominant second-half performance from freshman guard Jordan Pope propelled the Oregon State men’s basketball team to a 60-52 victory over the University of Colorado Saturday night at Gill Coliseum...

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.

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

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
January 25, 2023

Over a year has passed since the Jan. 7, 2022 implosion of Reser Stadium shook the grounds of Corvallis, signaling a $162 million west side renovation of the new stadium. The "Completing Reser Stadium...

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.

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

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
January 17, 2023

With that, the 2022 college football season comes to an end. I can’t believe we made it to the end, as it feels like just yesterday the season started. I know we have spring football coming up, but...

Oregon State alumni, Jens Burks (left) and Mark Laswell (right) , are seen speaking with Daily Barometer sports writer, Ryan Harlan, on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas.

Alumni admiration: 28 years of losing football to a ten-win season

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
December 18, 2022

Oregon State fans have traveled far by plane and automobile to make it to Las Vegas, Nevada to see the Beavers play in a second consecutive bowl game.  While there are plenty of fans enjoying the bowl...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Jesiah Irish sprints up the field on a punt return during the Las Vegas Bowl against Florida on Dec. 17. Irishs longest punt return was for six yards.

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

Ryan Harlan, Sport's Contributor
December 17, 2022

For the first time since a 2013 Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl victory, the Oregon State Beavers have accomplished something they’ve not done since the 2013 football season and that is win a bowl game. The...

OSU quarterback Ben Gulbranson throwing the ball during the Las Vegas Bowl Game this Saturday.

Oregon State wins a bowl game for the first time since 2013 in dominant fashion

Ryan Harlan, Sport's Contributor
December 17, 2022

The No. 14 Oregon State Beavers secured a dominant 30-3 win over the University of Florida Gators in the Las Vegas Bowl in Allegiant Stadium on Saturday. The bowl game win has been an achievement...

Redshirt sophomore defensive Akili Arnold and redshirt senior defensive back Jaydon Grant meet after a play in last years Rivalry Game in Autzen Stadium on Nov. 27, 2021. This Saturday will be the first time with fans inside Reser Stadium for the Rivalry Game since 2018.

Beavers looking for ninth win on the season against bitter in-state rival Oregon

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 24, 2022

The Beavers enter this week preparing for their final home game of the regular season against in-state rival University of Oregon Ducks after securing their eighth win on the season in a dominant 31-7...

Redshirt senior inside linebacker Kyrei Fisher-Morris intercepts a ball thrown by Californias Jack Plummer intended for J.Michael Sturdivant on Nov. 12 in Reser Stadium. Fisher-Morris, who has 49 total tackles on the year, looks to lead a depleted Beavers defense this Saturday against the Arizona State Sun Devils

Beavers ailing from injuries headed into their final road game of the regular season against the Sun Devils

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 17, 2022

The Beavers enter this week preparing for their final road matchup of the regular season against the Arizona State Sun Devils after securing their seventh win on the season in a dominant 38-10 win over...

Quarterback Ben Gulbranson shifts the defense on a throw towards the end of the first quarter in a matchup against Washington State on Oct. 15 in Reser Stadium. Since becoming the starter for Oregon State, Gulbranson has tallied totals of 857 yards on a 70-125 completion rate with five touchdowns and three interceptions thrown.

Beavers look to fix passing game struggles ahead of matchup against Cal

Ryan Harlan, Sports Writer
November 10, 2022

The Beavers enter their home matchup against the University of California Golden Bears on Saturday, coming off a hard-fought game against the University of Washington Huskies that ended in a 24-21 loss.  Oregon...

Sophomore guard Talia von Oelhoffen shoots a free throw during the third quarter against the University of Hawaii in Gill Coliseum. The Beavers were able to squeak out a 60-61 point victory against the Wahine Warriors.

Beavers edge past the Rainbow Wahine in season opener

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 8, 2022

A tie-ball game and with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, the stage was set for redshirt junior guard Noelle Mannen at the free throw line.  With two free throws, Mannen missed the first free throw...

Oregon State quarterback situation: the debrief you need

Ryan Harlan, Sport's Contributor
November 4, 2022

We’re almost over halfway through the 2022 football season and there has been some good and some bad with the Beavers so far at the quarterback position.  Quarterback Chance Nolan looked sharp to...

Defensive Coordinator Trent Bray during the Oregon State game against Washington State University

Players agree Defensive Coordinator Trent Bray’s aggressive style works

Ryan Harlan, Sport's Contributor
November 4, 2022

If you ask any Oregon State football player or coach, they’ll tell you that defensive coordinator Trent Bray brings the energy no matter where he is on the field, even on game day and in practice.   “Coach...

Oregon State University offensive lineman Jake Levengood (#70), snapping the ball to quarterback Ben Gulbranson (#17) in the first quarter on October 22, 2022 in the game against the University of Colorado Boulder at Reser Stadium. OSU won with an ending score of 42-9.

‘It’s just something playing up here in November you have to deal with:’ Beavers prepare for atmospheric river on Friday against the Huskies

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 3, 2022

After a week that saw Oregon State enter the Associated Press college football top-25 rankings at No. 24, the Beavers return to play after their bye week with a road matchup against the University of Washington...

Oregon State University’s coach Johnathan Smith at the game against Colorado University on October 22, 2022. OSU won the game with an ending score of 42-9.

Beavers football is ranked in the AP Top-25 Poll for the first time since 2013

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
October 30, 2022

For the first time since the 2013 college football season, the Oregon State Beavers have cracked the Associated Press college football Top 25 poll coming in at No. 24 in this week’s top-25 rankings.  The...

Senior jack-of-all-trades Jack Colletto rushes into the endzone to score a touchdown against Washington State on Oct. 15. The Beavers look to host the Colorado Buffs this Saturday.

Oregon State Beavers play host to Colorado on Saturday, needing one more win to clinch consecutive bowl-game berths

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
October 19, 2022

The Beavers enter the week with uncertainty at the quarterback position this week as they enter their home game matchup against the University of Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday.  The Beavers are also...

Senior wide receiver TreShaun Harrison eludes the Montana State Bobcats defense in an earlier matchup in Providence Park, Portland on Sept. 17. Harrison looks to lead the Beavers in receiving for a second consecutive game this Saturday against the Washington State Cougars in Reser Stadium.

Beavers look to end an eight-game losing streak to the Cougars, Saturday at 6 p.m.

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
October 13, 2022

The Beavers won their first game of PAC-12 conference play thrillingly against the Stanford Cardinal and enter this week with uncertainty at the quarterback position once again as they head into their...

Oregon State Quarterback Chance Nolan throws to the offense in an attempt to salvage the game. The Beavs would lose 17-14 in the fourth quarter.

Oregon State loses first PAC-12 game of the season to USC in nail-biting fashion

Ryan Harlan, Sport's Contributor
September 25, 2022

University of Southern California, who ranked No. 7,  won 17-14 over Oregon State University in a defensive battle, spoiling the Beavers' chance of a possible upset win in Reser Stadium. The Beavers...

Head Coach Jonathan Smith talks about the selected captains of the football team post practice Friday afternoon. All captains were selected based on votes from players.

Oregon State football heads into game week

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 30, 2022

The Oregon State Football Team completed the home stretch of fall training camp on Tuesday and with the season opener quickly approaching, the team is eager to get the 2022 football season underway on...

Head coach Jonathan Smith talks about how the team performed after the scrimmage on Saturday outside of Gill Coliseum. According to Smith, he is seeing what he needs to see from his team heading into game week.

Final fall camp scrimmage ends as Beavers prepare for season

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 21, 2022

The Oregon State football team wrapped up their second to last week of fall training camp with their final scrimmage on Saturday. Unlike last week where the defense dominated the offense, this time...

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Beaver Defense allows no scores from offense in first fall scrimmage

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 14, 2022

Beaver Football’s first scrimmage of their fall camp was held Saturday with defense winning the day against offense by not allowing a touchdown during those two hours over the span of the 100 plays run.  The...

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Harlan:The slow demise of the PAC-12 Conference

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 8, 2022

The slow demise...” a bit overdramatic, yes? However, it definitely looks like that and I know this isn’t necessarily related to Oregon State University but this news is too big not to say...

OSU Beaver Football players scrimmage during a spring game on April 16. The Beavers gained 25 new recruits and transfers this year, and hope this will bolster their ranks for the upcoming season.

Upward momentum: incoming Beavers bolster football ranks

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
August 1, 2022

With Oregon State Football coming off their first bowl game appearance since 2013 and going undefeated at home, the Beavers have used that success to build the 6th ranked 2022 recruiting class...

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PAC-12 enters media rights negotiations after UCLA and USC departures

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
July 6, 2022

On Tuesday morning, the PAC-12 Conference announced in a statement that the PAC-12 Board of Commissioners approved negotiations on their next media rights agreement deal for the Conference. This comes...

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UCLA and USC announce PAC-12 departures in 2024

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
July 1, 2022

The University of Southern California and the University of California Los Angeles announced Thursday evening in separate statements that they would be leaving the PAC-12 Conference to join the BIG-10...

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Corvallis Knights drop series to the Bells

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
June 27, 2022

The Corvallis Knights were shutout by the Bellingham Bells, losing 3-0 on Sunday. This loss marks the first game that the Knights have been shutout by an opponent this season. All runs were scored...

Justin Boyd slides into third with a triple in the final game of the Corvallis Super Regional at Goss Stadium on June 13, 2022.

Beaver Baseball season ends just short of College World Series

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
June 14, 2022

Oregon State Beaver Baseball was denied a trip to the College World Series, losing 4-3 to the Auburn Tigers in a winner-take-all matchup in the Corvallis Super Regional, Monday. Early on it was a pitcher’s...

Beavers fall in the Corvallis Super Regional opener

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
June 12, 2022

Poor communication on defense and offensive inconsistencies had Oregon State Beaver Baseball unable to hold onto their early lead over the Auburn Tigers, losing 7-5 in game 1 of the Corvallis Super...

Ellie Slama, an Oregon State University golfer and senior, playing at the Trysting Tree Golf Course in Corvallis on May 23. Slama started playing golf as a child and completed her five years at Oregon State University with the best scoring average in OSU history at 72.95. Slama is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Slama reflects on senior year at OSU

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
June 6, 2022

For Oregon State senior Ellie Slama, the sport of golf has always been a family affair. She started out her journey to playing golf competitively when she would tag along to watch her older brother and...

Redshirt-sophomore quarterback Chance Nolan looking for an open reciever down the field. Nolan finished the game going 7-15 for 48 yards and 1 interception.

Harlan: Let Chance cook

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
June 1, 2022

The college football season is a tradition like any other and with fall training camp just around the corner. The anticipation grows for Beaver Football’s return inside a half empty Reser Stadium, which...

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Beaver Softball secures series win over the Utes in Game 2

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
May 13, 2022

With bases loaded and two outs left in top of the seventh inning, the stage was set for Oregon State freshman pitcher Sarah Haendiges needing one more out to secure the win for the Beavers and prevent...

Oregon State junior outfielder/infielder Jacob Melton rounding the bases after hitting a home run against the University of Oregon Ducks on May 8 in Corvallis, Ore. Melton went 7-11 and hit two home runs, which helped the Beavers win the game 5-0, and sweep the in-state rival.

Beaver Baseball sweeps regular season match-ups against the Ducks

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
May 8, 2022

The Oregon State Beavers shut out the Oregon Ducks, winning 4-0 on Sunday. This win completes a five-game sweep of their in-state rivals during the regular season. Prior to the first pitch being thrown...

Puctured above is Oregon State junior pitcher Brock Townsend pitching against the California State University Long Beach Sharks at Goss Stadium on April 14. The Oregon State baseball has a total of
21 pitchers on the current roster, and constantly rotates pitchers throughout games.

Never mind the pitching, Beaver Baseball is still winning

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
May 2, 2022

It’s that time of year again—the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and Beaver Baseball is back in full swing—otherwise known as spring in Corvallis. I, for one, am excited for the return...

OSU Inked: Revisiting the series with a focus on Oregon State Football players

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
May 2, 2022

  *Editor's note: John McCarten's name was misspelled in the print issue, but has been fixed here Tattoos are beautiful, intricate designs on the surface, but beneath those designs lie a...

The Oregon State Mens basketball team is seen locking arms during the national anthem against the University of Oregon on Jan 10 inside of Gill Coliseum. The Beavers finished the season 3-28 after making it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in the previous year.

A lost basketball season

Ryan Harlan, Sports Columnist
April 4, 2022

  Many questions keep me awake at night, such as, are we alone in the universe? What is the meaning of life? And what happened to the Oregon State Men’s Basketball Team after making the Elite Eight...

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OSU gymnastics places third in regionals

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
April 1, 2022

The Oregon State Women’s Gymnastics Team took on the University of Utah Utes, Stanford University Cardinal, and the University of Illinois Fighting Ilini in Seattle, Washington, in the second round of...

Both Devan Turner and Gary Traub, Oregon State Wrestlers, pose outside of Gill Coliseum on Feb 22. Both athletes have their own graphic t-shirt designs in which they sell online.

Athletes explore their options with NIL

Ryan Harlan, Print Contributor
March 7, 2022

Oregon State University is one of the universities that has revolutionized the Name, Image and Likeness [NIL] landscape for student-athletes.   Before NIL laws were passed by the National Collegiate...

Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen attempts to score a pull up jumpshot against the defender. Talia ended the game with a total of 13 points.

Oregon State Women’s Basketball defeats ASU 59-54, advances to the second round of the Pac-12 Tournament

Ryan Harlan, Print Contributor
March 2, 2022

Despite the late surge from the Arizona State Sun Devils in the fourth quarter, the Oregon State Women’s Basketball Team stifled the Sun Devils comeback winning 59-54 advancing to the second round of...

Junior guard Dashawn Davis dribbles the ball past a defender against the University of Washington Huskies in Corvallis, Ore. on Jan. 21, 2022. Despite Davis scoring a career-high 17 points and 8 assists, the Beavers still lost to the Huskies by a score of 82-72.

Men’s basketball losing streak continues, falls short against Washington

Ryan Harlan , Sports Contributor
January 21, 2022

The Oregon State men’s basketball team suffered a loss to the University of Washington Huskies 82-72 in Gill Coliseum on Thursday night. The Beavers have now lost four straight games after finishing...

A gallery of photos of the Oregon State University Marching Band from the Oregon State Beavers/University of Utah Utes football game at Reser Stadium on Oct.23. Football players are not the only athletes to have fans back in the stands. The Spirit of Sound is back and ready to entertain Beaver Nation.

OSU Marching Band’s chaotic journey from Corvallis to Los Angeles

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
December 17, 2021

It was no longer a vacation for the Oregon State University Marching Band but a quest. A quest for making down in time to SoFi stadium to support the Oregon State football team in their first bowl game...

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Oregon State Football: Previewing the Utah State Aggies

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
December 16, 2021

After eight long years, the Oregon State Beavers will play in a bowl game for the first time since 2013. This Saturday, on December 18th, the inaugural Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl will feature the Oregon State...

Oregon State redshirt-sophomore quarterback Chance Nolan quickly getting the ball away from the Stanford Cardinal defender on Nov. 13 at Reser Stadium. Nolan finished the game 19-25 with 257 yards and 2 touchdowns, and led the Beavers to a 35-14 victory over the Stanford Cardinal.

Beaver football becomes bowl eligible for the first time since 2013

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 14, 2021

The Beavers flipped the script from the past two weeks after losing to the University of California Golden Bears by a score of 25-39 and the University of Colorado Buffaloes by a score of 34-37 in double...

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Beaver football still close to bowl eligibility with upset loss to the Colorado Buffaloes 37-34 in 2OT.

Ryan Harlan, Sports Contributor
November 7, 2021

Double overtime thriller at Folsom Field ends with heartbreak, as the Beavers suffered their fourth loss of the season to the Colorado Buffaloes despite being 12-point favorites. The Beavers have now...

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