San Francisco Edges Oregon State in Heart-Pounding Finish at Gill Coliseum
In a thrilling showdown at Gill Coliseum, the crowd erupted as Parsa Fallah seemingly secured a last-minute victory for Oregon State with a shot just as the buzzer sounded. However, officials quickly waved off the basket, confirming that the ball was still on Fallah’s fingers when time expired. As a result, San Francisco narrowly clinched a 74-72 victory over the Beavers on Wednesday night.
Oregon State surged ahead with a 61-59 lead in the final five minutes, propelled by Liutauras Lelevicius’s rare four-point play after a foul beyond the arc. The game became a nail-biter, with both teams exchanging leads seven times in the closing moments. Moments before the final buzzer, Isaiah Sy put Oregon State ahead with a layup, giving them a slim one-point advantage with just 18 seconds remaining.
San Francisco, however, was not to be outdone. Veniamin Abosi delivered when it mattered most, sinking a crucial three-pointer to secure the lead for the Dons. With only four seconds left, Oregon State attempted one last comeback; Fallah drove for a reverse layup that rattled off the rim. He managed to retrieve the rebound, but his attempt for a quick jumper was not released in time.
Fallah led the Beavers with an outstanding performance, scoring 24 points on an impressive 11 of 13 shooting. The loss puts pressure on Oregon State, who will conclude their regular season against league champion Saint Mary’s on Saturday night. Meanwhile, with this victory, San Francisco solidified their position as a top three seed for the upcoming West Coast Conference tournament.
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