Oregon State saw a game they lead for almost 38 minutes disappear after a lackluster second half performance. The Beavers lost 59-53 to the Utes in a game they really should have won. Oregon State came out flat in the second half that saw Utah outscore them 36 to 19. After controlling the first half, the Beavers went into the locker room with a 34-23 lead at the half.
Coming out after halftime it looked like the Utes were the fresher team. Oregon State missed a pair of free throws and three shots in a row before scoring, off of a driving Gary Payton ll.