HONOLULU — In an exciting matchup at the Diamond Head Classic on Sunday, Oregon State triumphed over Charleston with a final score of 74-65. Michael Rataj was a standout performer for the Beavers, contributing 16 points and securing 12 rebounds. Equally impressive was Damarco Minor, who also netted 16 points, showcasing his shooting skills by hitting 5 of 11 from the field, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and sinking all four of his free throws. Additionally, Parsa Fallah made his mark with a near-perfect shooting performance, finishing the game with 14 points on 6 of 7 shooting and converting 2 of 3 free throw attempts.

On the other side, the Cougars, now with a record of 8-3, were led by Lazar Djokovic, who delivered a solid performance with 13 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Derrin Boyd contributed an additional 13 points for Charleston, while Deywilk Tavarez rounded out the scoring with 10 points.

Oregon State took control of the game early, seizing the lead with 15:29 remaining in the first half and maintaining their advantage throughout. By halftime, the Beavers were leading 35-26, bolstered by Fallah’s 13 points in the first period. In the second half, Oregon State continued to pull away, with Minor stepping up to lead the scoring effort with 14 points in the final 20 minutes, ensuring the team’s victory.