Lady Owls Rebound, Earn Road Win at Bushnell

Oregon Tech defeats Bushnell 66-53 in conference matchup

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Oregon Tech Lady Owls defeated the Bushnell Beacons 66-53 in a conference basketball game. Olivia Sprague scored 17 points, including 7 in a late 9-2 run that helped Oregon Tech pull away. Tatum Schmerbach led the Lady Owls with 21 points and 9 rebounds, continuing her streak of 10+ point games.

Why it matters

This win helps Oregon Tech maintain their position in the conference standings as they look to make a postseason run. The Lady Owls have now swept the season series against Bushnell, showing their ability to win on the road against a conference opponent.

The details

Oregon Tech built an early 34-20 lead in the third quarter, but Bushnell fought back with consecutive 3-pointers to cut the deficit to 36-30. Tatum Schmerbach then scored 10 straight points to push the lead back to 46-34. Bushnell made one final run to get within 47-44, but Olivia Sprague scored 7 points in a 9-2 run to seal the victory for the Lady Owls.

  • The game was played on February 9, 2026 inside Morse Event Center.

The players

Olivia Sprague

A key contributor for the Oregon Tech Lady Owls, scoring 17 points including 7 in a late run to help seal the victory.

Tatum Schmerbach

The leading scorer for Oregon Tech, pouring in 21 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Schmerbach has now scored 10+ points in 30 straight games for the Lady Owls.

Ellis Mastel

The top scorer for the Bushnell Beacons, finishing with 16 points in the losing effort.

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What’s next

The Lady Owls have a quick turnaround, hosting rival Southern Oregon on Tuesday night in the 13th Annual Blackout for Hunger game.

The takeaway

Oregon Tech's ability to respond to Bushnell's runs and pull away late shows the Lady Owls' resilience and experience. This win keeps them in the hunt for a conference title and potential postseason berth.