Oregon State showed their full potential in 85-70 win over #21 USC. The Beavers used a monster second half where they outscored the Trojans 49-30. Gary Payton ll lead the Beavers with 22 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists, four steals, and one block. Two other starters finished in double figures, Tres Tinkle added 18 and Drew Eubanks 12. Stephen Thompson Jr. added 11 points off the bench. The Trojans were lead by Elijah Stewart with 16 points.
As the second half opened up the Pac-12 Network showed Oregon State's sloppy play in the first half.