
Photo by: Sophia Gibson/OSU Athletics
Beavs Fall to #17 Vanderbilt in Paradise Jam
November 27, 2025 | Women's Basketball
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands ā Oregon State battled and hung with no. 17 Vanderbilt for a half in Thursday's Paradise Jam opener, but a big third quarter from the Commodores was the difference in a 88-66 loss.
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Ally Schimel was a major bright spot for the Beavers, scoring a career-high 15 points and finishing with her first career double-double. Jenna Villa also scored 15 points with three steals.
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Lizzy Williamson played a strong game in the post, scoring 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting with eight rebounds. The senior also had a block and a steal for the 33rd time in her career
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The Commodores opened the game on an 8-0 run as missed defensive assignments hurt the Beavers in the game's opening minutes. Schimel scored OSU's first five points and Oregon State got within 10-7 before Vandy pulled ahead 26-13 after one.
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Villa was a difference-maker in the second quarter, scoring all 10 of her points at once in a personal 10-0 run that pulled OSU back within two at 32-30. Cloe Vecina put the Beavs ahead 33-32 with a wing three and Schimel answered a Vanderbilt triple with one of her own to make it 36-35.
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The 'Dores led 43-38 going into the break and won the third quarter 30-9 for the difference in the game. Williamson provided bright spots in the post with two baskets.
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The Beavers rebounded in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to catch up after the tough third. OSU won the period 19-13 with Williamson scoring six points with four rebounds while Schimel added five.
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The Beavers will take on Virginia Tech on Saturday in the tournament's third-place game. The Beavers and Hokies will play at 11 a.m. PT/ 3 p.m. AT on ESPN+
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives toĀ BuildĀ ExcellentĀ AuthenticĀ VisionaryĀ Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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Ally Schimel was a major bright spot for the Beavers, scoring a career-high 15 points and finishing with her first career double-double. Jenna Villa also scored 15 points with three steals.
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Lizzy Williamson played a strong game in the post, scoring 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting with eight rebounds. The senior also had a block and a steal for the 33rd time in her career
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The Commodores opened the game on an 8-0 run as missed defensive assignments hurt the Beavers in the game's opening minutes. Schimel scored OSU's first five points and Oregon State got within 10-7 before Vandy pulled ahead 26-13 after one.
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Villa was a difference-maker in the second quarter, scoring all 10 of her points at once in a personal 10-0 run that pulled OSU back within two at 32-30. Cloe Vecina put the Beavs ahead 33-32 with a wing three and Schimel answered a Vanderbilt triple with one of her own to make it 36-35.
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The 'Dores led 43-38 going into the break and won the third quarter 30-9 for the difference in the game. Williamson provided bright spots in the post with two baskets.
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The Beavers rebounded in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to catch up after the tough third. OSU won the period 19-13 with Williamson scoring six points with four rebounds while Schimel added five.
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The Beavers will take on Virginia Tech on Saturday in the tournament's third-place game. The Beavers and Hokies will play at 11 a.m. PT/ 3 p.m. AT on ESPN+
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives toĀ BuildĀ ExcellentĀ AuthenticĀ VisionaryĀ Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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Team Stats
OSU
VU
FG%
.426
.471
3FG%
.318
.462
FT%
.778
.706
RB
42
31
TO
21
7
STL
3
12
Game Leaders
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