Oregon State Tops Pepperdine 84-78 in Road Victory

Oregon State achieved a significant 84-78 road victory over Pepperdine, marking only their second conference road win this season and improving their overall record to 19-9 and 9-6 in West Coast Conference (WCC) play. Michael Rataj led the Beavers with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Parsa Fallah contributed 24 points, showcasing a strong interior presence that resulted in Oregon State scoring 50 of their points in the paint. Although the Beavers fell behind early, they took control in the second half and shot 50% from the field overall. The win is notable for Oregon State as it completes a season sweep of Pepperdine, bringing their all-time record against the Waves to 7-0. The Beavers currently sit in fifth place in the WCC standings, just behind Santa Clara, as they aim for a higher seed in the upcoming conference tournament. This victory also represents the most wins in a regular season for the program since 1989-90.