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The month of January has come to a close and the Oregon State Beavers have made a strong rebuilding effort heading into the first year of the JaMarcus Shephard era.

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Oregon State Baseball Trio Earn Baseball America Preseason Honors

The three-time college baseball national champion Oregon State Beavers are no strangers to preseason accolades. This morning, additional honors were bestowed upon three of Mitch Canham's 2026 Beavers.

Oregon State Shuts Down San Francisco for 75-53 Win

Kennedie Shuler continues to look like the best player in the West Coast Conference, leading Oregon State to another big conference win Saturday afternoon as the Beavers took down the San Francisco Dons 75-53 to move to 9-1 in conference play and 17-6 overall.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 30

Oregon State WBB Star Kennedie Shuler After Career-High: 'I'm just happy we got the win'

After notching a career-high twenty-four points, Kennedie Shuler stayed level. On a night where Oregon State won with tenacious defense, forward Lizzie Williamson encouraged her teammates to keep going.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 30

Oregon State WBB Shuts Down San Diego Behind Career Night From Shuler

The Oregon State women's basketball team won their third consecutive game on Thursday night, taking down the University of San Diego by a final score of 61-43.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 29

Scott Rueck on Kennedie Shuler's Recent Play: 'It's Amazing To Watch.'

The Oregon State Beavers currently have a half-game lead over Santa Clara for first-place in the West Coast Conference standings as January comes to a close.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 29

Oregon State MBB Pulls Through With Crucial Win Over LMU

The Oregon State Beavers brought their two-game losing streak to a halt Wednesday night when they defeated LMU 72-69 in a nail biter in Los Angeles. The Beavers improved to 11-12 overall and sit at seventh in the WCC with a 4-6 conference record. Oregon State has won two of their last four conference games.

Mitch Canham News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 28

Oregon State Coach Mitch Canham: 'I'm Already Ready for February'

If baseball ever stops blessing Mitch Canham, he has a bright future in comedy. Yesterday, Oregon State's skipper opened his second preseason press conference sounding like Mitch Hedberg.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 28

State of the Beavs: What Can Oregon State Learn From Indiana's Championship Run?

In just a few short years, Curt Cignetti's staff at Indiana turned the Hoosiers from one of the worst Power Conference teams in the country, to a national championship.

Sean Mannion News / Yardbarker / January 27

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Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 26

Kennedie Shuler Named West Coast Conference Player of the Week

The Oregon State women pulled off their biggest win of the season last Thursday with a 92-87 overtime victory against Gonzaga. Kennedie Shuler was one of the key parts of that win, and for efforts the West Coast Conference named her their player of the week Monday morning.

Michael Doctor News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 23

Oregon State Alum Michael Doctor Returns as Director of Recruiting

Months after Jonathan Smith's dismissal from Michigan State, an Oregon State alum is headed home. Michael Doctor, Smith's Director of Recruiting in East Lansing from 2024-25, and previously Oregon State's Director of Recruiting from 2021-23, has returned to the Beavers' football program in an identical role.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 23

Oregon State Takes Down Gonzaga 92-87 in Overtime Thriller

In what is sure to be an all time classic, Oregon State and Gonzaga battled back and forth for control of the top of the West Coast Conference standings.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 22

Oregon State All-American Pitching Duo Unfazed by High Expectations

Oregon State starting pitchers Dax Whitney and Ethan Kleinschmit know how to handle pressure. As a true freshman teenager last Spring, Whitney moved far away from his rural Idaho hometown (Blackfoot, population of twelve thousand) and stepped onto the mound in the College World Series.

Mitch Canham News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 22

Oregon State Baseball Coach Mitch Canham on 2026 Roster: 'We Love 'em All'

Yesterday marked the three-time national champion Oregon State baseball program's annual tradition of a preseason media day with local beat reporters, broadcast journalists, and more.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 22

Saint Mary's Blows Out Oregon State in Moraga

Saint Mary's never trailed on Wednesday night en route to a 30-point win over Oregon State. The Gaels dominated the Beavers 81-51, sending OSU to 10-12 overall on the season.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 21

State of the Beavs: Recapping The Transfer Portal Window For Beaver Football

The transfer portal is officially closed and while the Beavers can still sign players that remain in the portal, new players cannot enter the portal. Oregon State addressed several major needs for their first year under the guide of new head coach JaMarcus Shephard.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / January 21

Who Will Coach Oregon State’s Defense in 2026?

Two months in, we can already rule out one take on the JaMarcus Shephard era at Oregon State: it isn’t boring. Just days after the closure of the transfer portal, and the merciful pause to a growing list of thirty-plus departing Beavers, Shephard replaced two assistant coaches.

Oregon State MBB Blown Out At Home By Pacific Tigers

While the Beavers have found most of their success at home under Wayne Tinkle, things did not shake out in Oregon State's favor on Saturday night in Corvallis, Oregon State dropped their home contest to the Pacific Tigers in a 17-point loss, with 81-64 being the final.

Oregon State Women Survive Scare From Pepperdine, Win 69-68

The Oregon State women improved to 6-1 in West Coast Conference play on Saturday in Malibu, California against the Pepperdine Waves. Both defenses stepped up in the second quarter as scoring dropped off, but Jenna Villa for the Beavers and Seleh Harmon for the Waves kept the game tight.