Oregon State takes on Western Kentucky

Published Dec. 19, 2024 3:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-1) vs. Oregon State Beavers (3-7, 0-1 WCC)

Makawao, Hawaii; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State plays Western Kentucky in Makawao, Hawaii.

The Beavers have a 3-6 record against non-conference oppponents. Oregon State is seventh in the WCC with 9.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Kelsey Rees averaging 2.3.

The Hilltoppers are 8-1 in non-conference play. Western Kentucky has a 6-0 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

Oregon State's average of 4.1 made 3-pointers per game is 1.6 fewer made shots on average than the 5.7 per game Western Kentucky gives up. Western Kentucky has shot at a 45.5% clip from the field this season, 5.2 percentage points higher than the 40.3% shooting opponents of Oregon State have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: AJ Marotte is scoring 11.8 points per game with 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Beavers.

Alexis Mead is averaging 15.4 points, 3.8 assists and 2.8 steals for the Hilltoppers.

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