Oregon State Women's Basketball Suffers Third Straight Loss

Beavers blow 16-point halftime lead against Santa Clara Broncos

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Oregon State women's basketball team held a 16-point lead at halftime against West Coast Conference rival Santa Clara, but a second-half collapse led to an 83-70 loss for the Beavers. The defeat drops Oregon State's record to 17-9 overall and 9-4 in conference play.

Why it matters

After a strong start to their WCC schedule, the Beavers have now lost three games in a row, raising questions about their ability to compete with the top teams in the conference. This loss could have significant implications for their postseason hopes if they are unable to turn things around.

The details

Oregon State raced out to a 27-14 lead after the first quarter and extended their advantage to 16 points by halftime. However, the Broncos stormed back in the second half, outscoring the Beavers 51-22 over the final two quarters to pull off the comeback victory. Jenna Villa led Oregon State with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Kennedie Shuler added 13 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds and 4 steals.

  • The Beavers held a 16-point lead at halftime.
  • Santa Clara outscored Oregon State 51-22 in the second half to rally for the win.

The players

Jenna Villa

Led Oregon State with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Kennedie Shuler

Contributed 13 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds and 4 steals for the Beavers.

Ava Schmidt

Scored 7 points in the second quarter to keep Santa Clara within striking distance.

Kylee Fox

Hit a key three-pointer to tie the game at 50 for the Broncos.

Ashley Hawkins

Helped Santa Clara pull away late with her scoring.

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What’s next

The Beavers will look to get back on track on Saturday when they travel to Stockton to take on Pacific.

The takeaway

Oregon State's collapse against Santa Clara highlights the challenges the team is facing as they try to compete with the top teams in the West Coast Conference. The Beavers will need to find a way to regain their early-season form if they hope to make a deep run in the conference tournament.