SAN DIEGO — Oregon State secured a victory over San Diego on Saturday evening, triumphing with a score of 83-73.
Michael Rataj shone for the Beavers, pouring in 29 points and collecting 10 rebounds, contributing significantly to his team’s success.
In addition, Josiah Lake played a key role, scoring 13 points while shooting accurately—making 2 of 4 from the field and a perfect 8 of 8 from the free-throw line, along with hauling in eight rebounds.
Damarco Minor also made his mark, finishing the game with 12 points, including a successful 4 out of 9 field-goal attempts, and making 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, along with 2 of 4 from the charity stripe.

On the opposing side, Kody Clouet was the standout scorer for the Toreros, recording 19 points and contributing four assists to his team’s efforts.
Joey Chammaa added 11 points, while Tony Duckett chipped in with 10 points and five assists.
Unfortunately for San Diego, this defeat marked their 15th consecutive loss, underscoring the team’s struggles throughout the season.

In terms of game dynamics, Rataj was instrumental in the first half, tallying 13 points. However, despite his efforts, the Beavers entered halftime with a narrow deficit, trailing 40-37.
The second half was pivotal, as Oregon State managed to overcome their first-half deficit and secure a solid win.