By: Michael Rivera
The LBCC CommuterVideo/Sports Editor
Basketball season has finally started, as the Oregon State Beavers take on the Lewis & Clark Pioneers. Oregon State took a while to get warm, but once they did there was no stopping them as the roll over the Pioneers, 83-58.
Starting for the Beavers was Ahmad Starks, Eric Moreland, Roberto Nelson, Angus Brandt, & Joe Burton. In the first half of play, Oregon State Forward Devon Collier looking hot coming off the bench. Collier finishing with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks and 3 steal in just 14 minutes of play. Starks showed why he is this team’s leader, putting up 14 points, going 4-5 for three pointers, and adding 4 assists.
Pioneers showing some resistance to Oregon State in beginning of the 1st half of play. The Pioneers outrebounded Oregon State 22 to 18, but Oregon State recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.Pioneers were shooting 33% field goals, 18.8% for 3 pointers and and a staggering 50% from the free throw line. Oregon State has made 48.3% of field goals, a measly 20% for 3 pointers , but 83.3% at the free throw line.
In the second half, Oregon State dominated in scoring and defense against a very tired looking Lewis & Clark team. Ahmad Starks finished with 14 points as the Beavers finished off the Pioneers 83-58
Oregon State will be gearing up for the start of the regular season with two games against Niagara Nov. 9 and New Mexico State on Nov. 11.
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