CORVALLIS, Ore. (Interstat) — Oregon State dominated Washington State 79-51 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers, who improved to 20-9, were led by Jenna Villa’s 20 points and nine rebounds. Kennedie Shuler added 20 points and four assists, while Lizzy Williamson posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Oregon State led comfortably throughout, holding the Cougars to just 51 points. Alex Covill scored 15 points for Washington State, which fell to 5-24. Keandra Koorits added 13 points in the loss. Oregon State swept the season series, having also won the previous meeting in January.

CORVALLIS, Ore. (Interstat) — The Oregon State women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Saturday, overwhelming Washington State 79-51 at Gill Coliseum in a game defined by stifling defense and efficient offense from the opening tip. The Beavers, improving to 20-9 on the season, seized control early and never relented, holding the Cougars to a frigid 31.3% shooting from the field. Washington State, which fell to 5-24, managed only three successful 3-pointers on 16 attempts and committed 12 turnovers, which Oregon State converted into 13 points. The most important stretch of the game came in the first quarter, where Oregon State established a tone of defensive dominance that would last all afternoon. After Washington State’s Alex Covill won the opening tip, the Cougars missed their first four shot attempts. Oregon State capitalized with a fast-break jumper from Lizzy Williamson just 55 seconds into the game for the first points. The Beavers’ defense continued to swarm, blocking shots and forcing difficult attempts. By the time Jenna Villa drained a 3-pointer with 4:17 left in the quarter, Oregon State had built a 12-2 lead. The Cougars struggled to find any offensive rhythm, and the period ended with the Beavers ahead 21-11, a deficit from which Washington State would never recover. Oregon State’s offensive execution was sharp, posting an offensive rating of 117.0 points per 100 possessions. They shot 44.4% from the field and a solid 45% from beyond the arc, making nine 3-pointers. Equally effective was their work at the free-throw line, where they made 14 of 18 attempts. Jenna Villa, a 6-foot-1 guard from Arlington, Washington, led all scorers with 20 points, showcasing a hot hand from deep. She was complemented by fellow guard Kennedie Shuler of Gresham, Oregon, who also scored 20 points while adding four rebounds and four assists. The Beavers’ interior presence was anchored by Lizzy Williamson of Adelaide, Australia, who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Tiara Bolden of Eugene, Oregon, provided 15 points, four rebounds and three assists. Washington State was led by Alex Covill of Missoula, Montana, who scored 15 points. Keandra Koorits of Tallinn, Estonia, added 13 points, and Mackenzie Chatfield of Auckland, New Zealand, finished with 12. The Cougars were hampered throughout by Oregon State’s defensive pressure, which limited them to just four points off turnovers and an offensive rating of just 70.1. The Beavers steadily expanded their lead in the second quarter, using a 10-2 run to push the advantage to 34-19 after a 3-pointer from Villa. Oregon State took a 47-31 lead into halftime and continued to apply pressure in the third quarter, where a 3-pointer by Villa at the buzzer extended the margin to 63-45. The final period saw Oregon State’s lead grow to as many as 28 points as both teams utilized their benches extensively. The victory completed a regular-season sweep for Oregon State, which defeated Washington State 78-64 in Pullman on Jan. 8. The Beavers have now won three of their last four games. Washington State has lost three straight and eight of its last nine. Oregon State next travels to face San Diego on Thursday. Washington State returns home to host Seattle on Thursday.

CORVALLIS, Ore. (Interstat) — A surging Oregon State looks to continue its push toward postseason play when it hosts struggling Washington State in a women’s basketball matchup Saturday at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers (18-9) enter the contest having won three of their last four games, including a 70-60 road victory over Pacific on Feb. 14. They are led by standout guard Kennedie Shuler, who is coming off a dominant 31-point, five-rebound performance in that win. Shuler has averaged 22.8 points over her last five contests, providing the offensive firepower for an Oregon State team seeking to solidify its resume. Washington State (5-22) has lost eight of its last nine games and faces a steep challenge on the road. The Cougars fell 78-64 to these same Beavers in Pullman on Jan. 8. Their recent 61-68 loss to Portland on Feb. 12 typified their season, showing competitive flashes but ultimately falling short. The Cougars will rely on guard Charlotte Abraham, who has been a bright spot during the difficult season. Abraham scored 18 points in the loss to Portland and has averaged 14.2 points over her last five outings. Support from Eleonora Villa, who had 15 points and seven assists against Portland, will be crucial for Washington State to keep pace. Oregon State’s defense, which held Pacific to 60 points and San Diego to 43 in a Jan. 29 win, will aim to contain Abraham and force turnovers. The Beavers have shown vulnerability, however, in recent losses to Santa Clara and Portland. The game marks the second meeting of the season between the Pac-12 foes. Oregon State will look to complete the regular-season sweep behind Shuler’s scoring and a supportive home crowd, while Washington State searches for a rare conference upset to build momentum for the final stretch. Tipoff is set for Saturday afternoon.