STOCKTON, Calif. – The Oregon State women’s basketball team received outstanding performances from Tiara Bolden and Kelsey Rees, but ultimately fell short in overtime, losing 67-66 on the road in Stockton.
Rees led the team with 22 points, hitting 9 of 16 shots and grabbing six rebounds. Bolden recorded a career-high five steals along with 20 points, shooting an impressive 9 of 12 from the field.
With 4.8 seconds left, the Beavers responded to a late free throw by looking to Rees, but she was surrounded by defenders and couldn’t secure the lead for OSU. The Tigers committed three fouls during overtime and the fourth quarter after being called for 15 fouls through a physical first three quarters.
This overtime marked the fifth of the season for OSU, setting a program record. Both matches against Pacific this season have gone into extra time, with the Tigers narrowly winning each one on last-minute shots.
Catarina Ferreira made contributions all around for the Beavers. Although she only scored four points, she added seven rebounds, six steals, five assists, and a block.
Oregon State will return home to face Washington State in a Pac-12 rematch on Monday, with the game set to begin at 7 p.m.
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