CORVALLIS, Ore. — In an impressive matchup, Michael Rataj led the Oregon State Beavers to a commanding 83-63 victory over the Pepperdine Waves on Thursday night. Rataj showcased his skills by scoring 22 points and contributing four blocks, helping the Beavers improve their record to 15-6 overall and 5-3 in the West Coast Conference.

Nate Kingz also had a standout performance for Oregon State, scoring 20 points with an efficient shooting display, hitting 8 of his 13 attempts, including 4 for 8 from three-point range. Damarco Minor supported the team with 13 points, shooting 6 for 9, along with a three-pointer.

On the other side, Pepperdine’s Stefan Todorovic was the team’s standout, scoring 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Dovydas Butka made a valuable contribution, adding 14 points to the scoreboard, while Boubacar Coulibaly recorded six points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to action on Saturday. Oregon State will be welcoming Santa Clara, while Pepperdine will face Pacific in a home game.