Oregon State Stunned by First Victory of Sam Houston State

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Oregon State Stunned by First Victory of Sam Houston State

Oregon State experienced a shocking defeat against Sam Houston State, marking their first victory of the season. The game, held at Reser Stadium, concluded with a score of 21-17 in favor of the Bearkats, who had been winless prior to this matchup.

Game Overview

The Beavers entered the game with a 2-8 record, while Sam Houston State was 1-8. Oregon State dominated in terms of yardage, outgaining the Bearkats by over 300 yards. However, three turnovers and crucial mistakes on special teams undermined their efforts.

Key Stats

Oregon State Yardage: 474 yards (286 passing)
Sam Houston State Yardage: 157 yards
Oregon State Turnovers: 3
Sam Houston State Touchdowns: 3

First Half Highlights

Oregon State started strong, taking a 17-0 lead. Senior running back Anthony Hankerson was a key player, achieving a career-high 166 rushing yards on 33 carries, including two touchdowns. The Beavers’ initial scoring drive featured Hankerson’s impressive 41-yard run.

Quarterback Gabarri Johnson began the game well, completing 11 consecutive passes. However, a critical interception disrupted their momentum. The Bearkats capitalized on this, scoring a touchdown from a 35-yard reception by Chris Reed.

Second Half Breakdown

The second half revealed significant special teams challenges for Oregon State. After a series of penalties, Sam Houston State’s Tim Burns Jr. returned a kickoff for a 98-yard touchdown, reducing the Beavers’ lead to 17-14.

Oregon State’s struggles continued with a blocked field goal and another turnover on downs. In a surprising turn, the Bearkats took the lead when Brody Henderson returned a blocked punt for a touchdown, bringing the score to 21-17.

Final Minutes

Oregon State fought to regain control but failed to convert on a critical drive in the final four minutes. Despite being in a strong position, a missed opportunity on a pass intended for Hankerson sealed the game’s outcome.