Minnesota’s defense stifled Oregon State’s outside shooting, and the Gophers remained unbeaten by beating the Beavers 73-38 on Saturday in the Briann January Classic in Tempe, Ariz. Minnesota (4-0) had three players in double figures: Annika Stewart with 13 points and Grace Grocholski and Mara Braun with 10 each. The Gophers limited Oregon State to only 28-percent shooting from the field, including 18 percent from three-point range. After falling behind 11-8, Minnesota went on a 5-0 run with 2:26 left in the first quarter to take a 13-11 lead, a score that would hold for the rest of the period. Minnesota capitalized on seven Oregon State turnovers in the period. OSU fought back to tie the game at 13-13 before Minnesota went on an 8-0 run to take a 21-13 lead. They padded their advantage into a 30-30 halftime lead. Following intermission, Minnesota pushed the lead to 44-30 before going on an 8-0 run, and the Gophers finished the third period with a 52-36 edge. The fourth quarter was all Gophers, as their 17-0 run turned the game into a blowout. Minnesota will cap off its Tempe trek with a game against Southern Methodist today at 1 p.m. Related Articles College Sports | Gophers women clamp down, drill UMass-Lowell College Sports | Gophers women’s basketball opens season with blowout 89-48 win against Central Connecticut State