MAKAWAO, Hawaii (Interstat) — Oregon State survived a late push to defeat Montana State 53-51 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Friday at Seabury Hall.

The Beavers, who improved to 7-5, trailed by four at halftime but used an 18-point third quarter to take a lead they would not relinquish. Jenna Villa led all scorers with 19 points for Oregon State. Montana State’s Jamison Philip scored 14 points in the loss.

The Bobcats, who fell to 6-4, cut the deficit to two points in the final period but could not complete the comeback. Oregon State hosts Liberty on Saturday, while Montana State faces Hawaii.