Preview: Portland Pilots at Oregon State Beavers CORVALLIS, Ore. (Interstat) — A quick rematch with heightened stakes is set for Thursday night at Gill Coliseum as the Oregon State Beavers host the Portland Pilots in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball clash. The Beavers (18-9), looking to solidify their postseason resume, are fueled by revenge after a 53-50 loss at Portland just 12 days ago. The Pilots (15-11) aim to secure a season sweep and bolster their own conference standing. Oregon State’s offense runs through dynamic guard Kennedie Shuler, who is coming off a career-high 31-point performance in a 70-60 win at Pacific on Saturday. Shuler, who scored 23 in the earlier loss to Portland, has been a volume scorer, averaging 24.2 points over her last six contests. Her matchup will be critical. Portland counters with guard Lainey Spear, who erupted for 20 points in the Pilots’ most recent outing, a 77-66 loss to Santa Clara. Spear was instrumental in the first meeting against Oregon State, logging 28 minutes in the narrow victory. The Beavers have shown resilience at home, boasting a notable 92-87 overtime win over Gonzaga last month. However, consistency has been an issue, evidenced by a 37-point outing in a blowout loss at Gonzaga on Feb. 5. Portland’s recent form has been mixed, following the upset over Oregon State with a road win at Washington State before the setback against Santa Clara. Protecting the ball and containing Shuler will be paramount for the Pilots’ chances. Historically, this intrastate rivalry has been tightly contested, and Thursday’s game projects as another defensive battle. Oregon State will rely on its home-court advantage and Shuler’s offensive firepower, while Portland seeks to replicate the defensive intensity that keyed its February upset. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST. The Beavers remain at home Saturday to face Washington State, while Portland travels to face Seattle University.