Beavers Come Up Short on Bluff
February 13, 2025 | Men's Basketball
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon State men's basketball team fell to Portland 84-72 Thursday evening in Portland, Ore.
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Michael Rataj led the Beavers with 22 points and five rebounds. Parsa Fallah finished with 16 points and seven boards, going 6-for-10 from the floor. Nate Kingz ended his night with 11 points.
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Damarco Minor had six points, six rebounds and five assists. Isaiah Sy made his first start since Nov. 21.
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Both team were shooting the ball well to start the game, as Portland took a 20-16 lead seven minutes into the contest. The Pilots took an 11-point lead, but Oregon State answered to even the score with just over three minutes to go before the break.
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Portland led 42-38 at the half.
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The teams went back-and-forth early in the second half with Portland leading 57-50 at the under 12 media break. Five-straight points from Fallah got the Beavers back within two with just over eight minutes to go. Portland responded to regain control, and led 73-64 win under four minutes to play on its way to a 12-point win.
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The Beavers will return home Saturday to take on Pacific.
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OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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Michael Rataj led the Beavers with 22 points and five rebounds. Parsa Fallah finished with 16 points and seven boards, going 6-for-10 from the floor. Nate Kingz ended his night with 11 points.
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Damarco Minor had six points, six rebounds and five assists. Isaiah Sy made his first start since Nov. 21.
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Both team were shooting the ball well to start the game, as Portland took a 20-16 lead seven minutes into the contest. The Pilots took an 11-point lead, but Oregon State answered to even the score with just over three minutes to go before the break.
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Portland led 42-38 at the half.
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The teams went back-and-forth early in the second half with Portland leading 57-50 at the under 12 media break. Five-straight points from Fallah got the Beavers back within two with just over eight minutes to go. Portland responded to regain control, and led 73-64 win under four minutes to play on its way to a 12-point win.
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The Beavers will return home Saturday to take on Pacific.
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OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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Team Stats
OSU
UP
FG%
.473
.500
3FG%
.300
.500
FT%
1.000
.842
RB
30
29
TO
14
9
STL
4
7
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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