The Oregon State Beavers put on a show against the Idaho State Bengals on Saturday night, as they cruised to a 76-57 victory. The Beavers were led by star guard Ethan Pope, who had an impressive performance with 25 points and 8 assists.
Oregon State got off to a hot start, taking a 10-point lead into the half. The Beavers continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring the Bengals 46-27. Pope was the star of the show, as he scored 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field. He also added 8 assists and 4 rebounds. His impressive performance helped the Beavers pull away late in the game.
The Beavers had a balanced attack, as four other players scored in double figures. Guard Jarod Lucas had 15 points, while forward Warith Alatishe and center Roman Silva each had 11 points. Forward Maurice Calloo contributed 10 points off the bench.
The Bengals were led by guard Robert Ford, who had 17 points and 5 assists. Forward Chier Maker added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the losing effort.
The win was a big one for Oregon State, as it improved their record to 13-4 on the season. The Beavers will look to keep their momentum going as they take on the Arizona Wildcats on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Idaho State will look to bounce back when they take on the Montana Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
