Friday, December 19
Makawao, Hawaii
7 PM PT
Oregon State
7-5,0-0WCC
vs
Montana State
6-4,0-0Big Sky
1
2
3
4
F
Montana St.
11
15
17
8
51
Oregon St.
9
13
18
13
53
Photo by: Jordan Tsugawa/OSU Athletics
Beavers Earn Gutsy Win over Bobcats
December 19, 2025 | Women's Basketball
MAKAWAO, Hawaii – Kennedie Shuler orchestrated the offense with seven assists and Jenna Villa scored 19 points as Oregon State picked up a gritty 53-51 win over a physical and tough Montana State team Thursday night at Seabury Hall School.
Shuler recorded her ninth game with five or more assists this season while also contributing nine points, four steals and two blocks in a stellar all-around performance for the Beavers (7-5). Villa knocked down 6-of-9 from the floor, including 4-of-7 from three-point range, and sealed the victory by making 3-of-4 free throws in the final seconds.
Oregon State shot 40 percent from the floor while limiting Montana State (6-4) to just 27.8 percent shooting, including 21.1 percent from beyond the arc. Néné Sow's efforts were crucial on the defensive end with four blocks and two steals.
The Beavers trailed 26-22 at halftime and 43-40 after the third quarter before earning the win in the final 10 minutes. Oregon State outscored the Bobcats 18-17 in the third, with Villa's three-pointer tying the game at 30-30 midway through the frame.
In the final period, Oregon State took control almost immediately. Villa's three-pointer with 8:25 remaining gave the Beavers a 45-43 lead, and Shuler's driving layup at 5:56 kept OSU in front. After Montana State's Taylee Chirrick hit a three-pointer to cut the deficit to one with 19 seconds left, Villa calmly converted free throws to provide the final margin.
Tiara Bolden added seven points in 34 minutes for Oregon State, while Lizzy Williamson grabbed seven rebounds and swatted two shots. Ally Schimel contributed seven points and three rebounds for the Beavers, who dished out 13 assists on 18 field goals made.
Oregon State returns to action on Saturday, battling Liberty at 8 p.m. PT/6 p.m. HT.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
Shuler recorded her ninth game with five or more assists this season while also contributing nine points, four steals and two blocks in a stellar all-around performance for the Beavers (7-5). Villa knocked down 6-of-9 from the floor, including 4-of-7 from three-point range, and sealed the victory by making 3-of-4 free throws in the final seconds.
Oregon State shot 40 percent from the floor while limiting Montana State (6-4) to just 27.8 percent shooting, including 21.1 percent from beyond the arc. Néné Sow's efforts were crucial on the defensive end with four blocks and two steals.
The Beavers trailed 26-22 at halftime and 43-40 after the third quarter before earning the win in the final 10 minutes. Oregon State outscored the Bobcats 18-17 in the third, with Villa's three-pointer tying the game at 30-30 midway through the frame.
In the final period, Oregon State took control almost immediately. Villa's three-pointer with 8:25 remaining gave the Beavers a 45-43 lead, and Shuler's driving layup at 5:56 kept OSU in front. After Montana State's Taylee Chirrick hit a three-pointer to cut the deficit to one with 19 seconds left, Villa calmly converted free throws to provide the final margin.
Tiara Bolden added seven points in 34 minutes for Oregon State, while Lizzy Williamson grabbed seven rebounds and swatted two shots. Ally Schimel contributed seven points and three rebounds for the Beavers, who dished out 13 assists on 18 field goals made.
Oregon State returns to action on Saturday, battling Liberty at 8 p.m. PT/6 p.m. HT.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
Team Stats
MSU
OSU
FG%
.278
.400
3FG%
.211
.286
FT%
.600
.500
RB
40
41
TO
13
22
STL
11
9
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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