Italy Day 8: Gondolas and Wins
August 28, 2019 | Women's Basketball
Oregon State explores Venice, wins third game in Italy
VENICE, Italy – It was another full day for the Oregon State women's basketball team, as the squad filled Wednesday with culture and basketball.
The Beavers spent the early part of the day exploring the city of Venice, including the famous canals, as well as Saint Mark's Square.
From there the day shifted to basketball, as Oregon State took down ASD San Martino di Lupari 85-51.
"This team was more experienced and more athletic than we have seen the last couple days," said head coach Scott Rueck. "Once we settled in, everything started flowing. We got stops defensively, and we got out in transition. This team loves to compete, and we rose to the challenge today."
Mikayla Pivec came up with another big game, scoring 24 points to go with nine rebounds and four steals. Jasmine Simmons scored 13 points and dished out six assists, while Kennedy Brown notched 13 points and six rebounds.
Destiny Slocum put up 10 points and Taya Corosdale pulled down seven boards.
The Beavers used an early 7-0 run to jump in front. They continued to create separation late in the first quarter, ending the period up 21-10.
Oregon State kept things rolling in the second, scoring the first 10 points of the second on its way to a 50-29 advantage at the intermission.
A burst late in the third quarter put OSU up 62-38 heading to the fourth, on its way to the 34-point win.
San Martino plays in Serie A, the top division of Italian basketball. The team finished fourth in the league last season and made the semifinals of the playoffs.
Oregon State will head to Como on Thursday for the final two days of their Italian Tour. The Beavers' fourth and final game in Italy will come on Friday, when they face Basket Costa.
Fans are encouraged to follow along with the trip on social media, on Twitter or Instagram @BeaverWBB.
Italy Tour Schedule:
Day 1 – Aug. 21 – Naples
Day 2 – Aug. 22 – Naples
Day 3 – Aug. 23 – Rome
Day 4 – Aug. 24 – Rome (Game 1)
Day 5 – Aug. 25 – Florence
Day 6 – Aug. 26 – Florence/Lucca
Day 7 – Aug. 27 – Venice (Game 2)
Day 8 – Aug. 28 – Venice (Game 3)
Day 9 – Aug. 29 – Como
Day 10 – Aug. 30 – Como (Game 4)
Game Schedule:
Oregon State is one of the most successful programs in the last decade of the sport. The Beavers have appeared in every WBCA Coaches' Poll since the end of the 2013-14 season. Four returning starters and nine overall letterwinners return from last year's team that went 26-8, advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight year, and played in the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season. ESPNW has tabbed the Beavers No. 6 in its "Way Too Early" rankings the 2019-20 season.
Season tickets for the 2019-20 season at on sale now, and can be purchased here or by calling 541-737-2050.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
The Beavers spent the early part of the day exploring the city of Venice, including the famous canals, as well as Saint Mark's Square.
From there the day shifted to basketball, as Oregon State took down ASD San Martino di Lupari 85-51.
???From the canals to the court, it was a great Wednesday for the Beavers!#GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/82whCVHqcP
— Oregon State WBB (@BeaverWBB) August 28, 2019
"This team was more experienced and more athletic than we have seen the last couple days," said head coach Scott Rueck. "Once we settled in, everything started flowing. We got stops defensively, and we got out in transition. This team loves to compete, and we rose to the challenge today."
Mikayla Pivec came up with another big game, scoring 24 points to go with nine rebounds and four steals. Jasmine Simmons scored 13 points and dished out six assists, while Kennedy Brown notched 13 points and six rebounds.
Destiny Slocum put up 10 points and Taya Corosdale pulled down seven boards.
"This team challenged us to the point that it brought out our best, and I think everybody rose to that."
— Oregon State WBB (@BeaverWBB) August 28, 2019
- @CoachRueck on facing some tougher competition in Wednesday's win over San Martino.#GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/NNdDSu4tBz
The Beavers used an early 7-0 run to jump in front. They continued to create separation late in the first quarter, ending the period up 21-10.
Oregon State kept things rolling in the second, scoring the first 10 points of the second on its way to a 50-29 advantage at the intermission.
A burst late in the third quarter put OSU up 62-38 heading to the fourth, on its way to the 34-point win.
San Martino plays in Serie A, the top division of Italian basketball. The team finished fourth in the league last season and made the semifinals of the playoffs.
Oregon State will head to Como on Thursday for the final two days of their Italian Tour. The Beavers' fourth and final game in Italy will come on Friday, when they face Basket Costa.
Fans are encouraged to follow along with the trip on social media, on Twitter or Instagram @BeaverWBB.
Italy Tour Schedule:
Day 1 – Aug. 21 – Naples
Day 2 – Aug. 22 – Naples
Day 3 – Aug. 23 – Rome
Day 4 – Aug. 24 – Rome (Game 1)
Day 5 – Aug. 25 – Florence
Day 6 – Aug. 26 – Florence/Lucca
Day 7 – Aug. 27 – Venice (Game 2)
Day 8 – Aug. 28 – Venice (Game 3)
Day 9 – Aug. 29 – Como
Day 10 – Aug. 30 – Como (Game 4)
Game Schedule:
- Saturday, Aug. 24 – Oregon State 103, Lazio Select 43
- Tuesday, Aug. 27 – Oregon State 106, Ponzano Basket 45
- Wednesday, Aug. 28 – Oregon State 85, ASD San Martino di Lupari 51
- Friday, Aug. 30 – vs. Basket Costa – 10 a.m. PT
Oregon State is one of the most successful programs in the last decade of the sport. The Beavers have appeared in every WBCA Coaches' Poll since the end of the 2013-14 season. Four returning starters and nine overall letterwinners return from last year's team that went 26-8, advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight year, and played in the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season. ESPNW has tabbed the Beavers No. 6 in its "Way Too Early" rankings the 2019-20 season.
Season tickets for the 2019-20 season at on sale now, and can be purchased here or by calling 541-737-2050.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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