CORVALLIS, Ore. — In a decisive matchup on Friday night, Oregon State secured a commanding 76-48 win over Weber State, showcasing a strong performance from several key players.
Parsha Fallah and Nate Kingz both led the scoring efforts for the Beavers, each contributing 16 points. They demonstrated impressive shooting accuracy, with both players converting 6 of 9 field goal attempts and sinking all four of their free throw attempts. Additionally, Michael Rataj had a standout game, amassing a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds, along with three blocks. Josiah Lake II also made his presence felt off the bench, scoring 13 points, including two successful 3-pointers.
For the Wildcats, Blaise Threatt was the only player to break into double figures, finishing the game with 14 points on 7-for-13 shooting. Unfortunately for Weber State, their overall performance struggled, as the rest of the team combined to make only 10 of 38 shot attempts, highlighting their difficulties on both ends of the court.
Oregon State significantly increased their lead in the second half, outscoring Weber State 45-26 after holding a 9-point advantage at halftime, ultimately paving the way to an easy victory. The Beavers, now 2-0, look poised for continued success early in the season.