CORVALLIS — Putting on a steady performance on both ends, fueled by the constant energy of its leading scorer, Oregon State women’s basketball beat Illinois 64-59 Friday night at Gill Coliseum.

Tiara Bolden tied a career high with 25 points, including 12 during the fourth quarter, to lead the Beavers (3-0). Lizzy Williamson added 10 points and five rebounds off the bench, and freshman Lara Alonso-Basurto scored nine points on 4 of 6 shooting.

OSU held Illinois (2-1) to just 34% shooting as a team, and on the other end dished out 13 assists on 25 made baskets. Illinois, an NCAA tournament team last season, was led by Berry Wallace with 24 points and six rebounds.

It was Bolden’s clutch scoring that won it in the end for the Beavers, as she scored 12 of OSU’s 21 points in the fourth.

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