KIHEI, HAWAI’I – It’s Talia von Oelhoffen’s world and we’re just living in it.
The sophomore had the game of her career to-date with a career-best 41 points on 17-of-20 shooting with six assists and five rebounds to power Oregon State past Nevada 96-84 in the opening game of the Maui Classic.
Her 41 points were the most by an Oregon State player since Talisa Rhea scored 42 against Sacramento State on November 16, 2008. They are the most by any Beaver in the Rueck Era.
“When you consider all of the things Talia can do - she’s so smart, she has handles like a point guard, she shoots it from wherever she wants, she can finish at the rim, she has a beautiful mid-range and she is an elite passer – Talia can be as good as she wants to be,” head coach Scott Rueck said. “Today was a great example of that. She was lights out.”
The Beavers trailed after a high-scoring first quarter where it felt like the Wolfpack couldn’t miss. Nevada made 63 percent (5-8) of its three-pointers in the period in route to a 26-23 lead after the first 10 minutes. Von Oelhoffen helped OSU weather the early storm with eight points on 4-of-5 FG.
The sophomore from Tri-Cities led the Beavs back in front in the second quarter. Back-to-back buckets for von Oelhoffen, along with a three-pointer from Martha Pietsch, comprised a 7-0 spurt to open the period and put OSU up 30-26.
Jelena Mitrovic extended the lead to 38-31 with a personal 4-0 spurt later in the period and the Beavers entered the half up 46-41. Mitrovic and Raegan Beers gave Oregon State three players in double figures by finishing with 13 each
Von Oelhoffen took over in the third quarter. After four quick Wolfpack points, she hit a three and then another and another. After two jumpers and a three-point play on a drive to the rim von Oelhoffen had scored all of Oregon State’s first 16 points in the quarter, outscoring Nevada 16-5 all by herself. The sophomore had 32 points with 4:40 left in the period and exited with the team holding a 64-50 lead.
From the middle of the third on, the Beavs matched the Wolfpack basket for basket to secure the win. Nevada went on another late offensive surge with 29 points in the fourth quarter, but Oregon State countered with 24 of their own to lock down the win. Seven Beavs scored in the fourth, led by nine from von Oelhoffen.
Up next, Oregon State competes with No. 11 LSU in the Maui Classic finale. The Tigers knocked off Montana State 91-52 in their first game of the tournament.
The sophomore had the game of her career to-date with a career-best 41 points on 17-of-20 shooting with six assists and five rebounds to power Oregon State past Nevada 96-84 in the opening game of the Maui Classic.
Her 41 points were the most by an Oregon State player since Talisa Rhea scored 42 against Sacramento State on November 16, 2008. They are the most by any Beaver in the Rueck Era.
“When you consider all of the things Talia can do - she’s so smart, she has handles like a point guard, she shoots it from wherever she wants, she can finish at the rim, she has a beautiful mid-range and she is an elite passer – Talia can be as good as she wants to be,” head coach Scott Rueck said. “Today was a great example of that. She was lights out.”
The Beavers trailed after a high-scoring first quarter where it felt like the Wolfpack couldn’t miss. Nevada made 63 percent (5-8) of its three-pointers in the period in route to a 26-23 lead after the first 10 minutes. Von Oelhoffen helped OSU weather the early storm with eight points on 4-of-5 FG.
The sophomore from Tri-Cities led the Beavs back in front in the second quarter. Back-to-back buckets for von Oelhoffen, along with a three-pointer from Martha Pietsch, comprised a 7-0 spurt to open the period and put OSU up 30-26.
Jelena Mitrovic extended the lead to 38-31 with a personal 4-0 spurt later in the period and the Beavers entered the half up 46-41. Mitrovic and Raegan Beers gave Oregon State three players in double figures by finishing with 13 each
Von Oelhoffen took over in the third quarter. After four quick Wolfpack points, she hit a three and then another and another. After two jumpers and a three-point play on a drive to the rim von Oelhoffen had scored all of Oregon State’s first 16 points in the quarter, outscoring Nevada 16-5 all by herself. The sophomore had 32 points with 4:40 left in the period and exited with the team holding a 64-50 lead.
From the middle of the third on, the Beavs matched the Wolfpack basket for basket to secure the win. Nevada went on another late offensive surge with 29 points in the fourth quarter, but Oregon State countered with 24 of their own to lock down the win. Seven Beavs scored in the fourth, led by nine from von Oelhoffen.
Up next, Oregon State competes with No. 11 LSU in the Maui Classic finale. The Tigers knocked off Montana State 91-52 in their first game of the tournament.
