The Oregon State Beavers were edged by a late comeback from the Utah Valley Wolverines in a 74-71 victory secured by the efforts of Oregon State’s Jarod Pope and Zach Bilodeau. The Beavers had a strong start to the game, leading for most of the first half. However, the Wolverines made a late surge in the second half, taking the lead with just over two minutes left in the game.
Oregon State was able to respond, thanks in large part to the efforts of Pope and Bilodeau. Pope scored a career-high 25 points, including four three-pointers, while Bilodeau added 19 points and seven rebounds. The duo combined for 44 of Oregon State’s 74 points, and their efforts were enough to secure the victory for the Beavers.
The win was a big one for Oregon State, as it was their first win against Utah Valley since 2014. It was also a big confidence boost for the team, as they look to make a run in the Pac-12 conference this season.
The Beavers will look to build on this victory as they travel to face off against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday. If they can continue to get strong performances from Pope and Bilodeau, they should be able to keep their momentum going and make a run at the Pac-12 title.
Overall, it was an exciting game that saw Oregon State edge out a late comeback from Utah Valley. The Beavers were able to secure the victory thanks to the efforts of Pope and Bilodeau, and they will look to continue their success as they travel to Arizona this weekend.
