Oregon State fell to Kent State by the thinnest of margins, as Stephen Thompson Jr.'s three-pointer at the buzzer cut Kent State's lead to just one point. The Beavers lost by a final score of 79-78, which drops their record to 8-4 at the conclusion of non-conference play. Perhaps a bit disappointing, but remember: Oregon State posted a final record of 5-27 last season. An 8-4 record through a third of the schedule feels just fine.
The numbers to know:
30 - Points scored by Kent State on three-point shots. All season long Oregon State has struggled from long range, so when their opponent shoots well from distance it can amount to a big hole to overcome.