Beavers Fall In Overtime To No. 14 Arizona

Thursday, February 22

Corvallis, OR

6:00 PM

Oregon State

13-14, 5-10

Arizona

22-6, 12-3

OT 1

Arizona

Oregon State

Ethan Thompson

Photo by: Karl Maasdam/Oregon State Athletics

February 22, 2018 | Men's Basketball

Box Score Box Score Highlights Postgame Press Conference

By: Oregon State Communications

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State went toe-to-toe with No. 14 Arizona before falling 75-65 in overtime on Thursday night at Gill Coliseum.

The Beavers (13-14, 5-10 Pac-12) battled back from a 12-point first-half deficit and tied the game 50-50 when Gligorije Rakocevic made a baby hook with 9:51 to play.

Stephen Thompson Jr. followed the hook with a jumper that gave Oregon State a 52-50 lead. The lead grew to 56-53 after four free throws by Ethan Thompson and Tres Tinkle.

The lead changed four times in the final 4:18 before Rawle Alkins made two free throws with 14 seconds left to tie it at 61. Thompson Jr., who hit a game-winning 3-pointer two weeks ago against Washington had a jumper go in and out.

Arizona (22-6, 12-3) went 4-for-4 from the field in overtime, including two 3-pointers, to outscore the Beavers 14-4 in the extra frame.

Ethan Thompson led Oregon State, and tied a career high, with 20 points, going 7-for-14 from the field, 4-for-8 from beyond the arc and 2-for-2 from the free throw line. He added eight rebounds two assists and a steal.

Tres Tinkle had 14 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals. He's now scored in double figures in 30 consecutive games.

Drew Eubanks added 13 points and four assists and Stephen Thompson Jr. finished with 12 points.

Deandre Ayton led the Wildcats with 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Oregon State will host Arizona State at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Gill Coliseum in the final regular-season home game. Tickets can be purchased by visiting this link or calling 541-737-2050.

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