CORVALLIS, Ore. (Interstat) — Oregon State used a decisive advantage at the free-throw line to defeat Seattle 68-55 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Thursday night at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers (9-9) made 23 of 29 free throws, while the Redhawks (12-6) connected on just 13 of 24. Oregon State led 37-35 at halftime and pulled away in the second half despite shooting only 34% from the floor. Seattle struggled offensively throughout, shooting 30% overall and 23% from 3-point range. Jorge Diaz Graham led Oregon State with 13 points. Brayden Maldonado scored 13 points for Seattle. Attendance was 3,273.

CORVALLIS, Ore. (Interstat) — A frigid offensive performance and a decisive second-half surge by Oregon State doomed Seattle on Thursday night at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers, capitalizing on a significant disparity at the free-throw line and a stifling defensive effort, pulled away from the Redhawks for a 68-55 victory in a nonconference men’s basketball game. The contest was a defensive struggle from the outset, with both teams struggling to find an offensive rhythm. Seattle held a narrow 35-37 lead at halftime, but the game’s complexion changed dramatically after the break. Oregon State tightened its defense, and Seattle’s shooting woes reached a critical point. The Redhawks managed only 20 points in the second half, shooting a dismal 18 for 60 from the field for the game, including 6 of 26 from three-point range. The most important stretch of the game occurred midway through the second half, turning a tight contest into a comfortable Oregon State lead. With Seattle clinging to a 48-45 advantage after a John Christofilis layup with 11 minutes remaining, the Redhawks’ offense completely seized up. Over the next seven minutes and 19 seconds, Seattle failed to score a single point from the field, missing nine consecutive shots and committing three turnovers. Oregon State pounced during this drought. The Beavers engineered a 17-2 run that transformed the three-point deficit into a 62-50 lead with just over three minutes to play. The run was fueled by inside scoring and free throws. Jorge Diaz Graham, a 6-foot-11 forward from Spain, was pivotal, scoring six points during the surge, including a layup and four made free throws. Isaiah Sy of France capped the run with a three-pointer, assisted by Josiah Lake, effectively sealing the outcome. Seattle’s scoring drought was finally broken by Austin Maurer’s free throws at the 3:32 mark, but by then the damage was irreparable. The free-throw line told a significant part of the story. Oregon State attempted 29 free throws, making 23, while Seattle went just 13 for 24 from the stripe. That 10-point advantage proved insurmountable on a night where field goals were at a premium. The Beavers also won the battle of efficiency, posting an offensive rating of 96.1 points per 100 possessions compared to Seattle’s 79.3, despite both teams having a nearly identical number of possessions. Diaz Graham led all scorers with 13 points for Oregon State, adding three blocks in 25 minutes. He was one of four Beavers in double figures, joined by Yaak Yaak of Australia and Isaiah Sy, who also had 13 points each, and Matija Samar of Slovenia, who contributed 10 points. Josiah Lake, from Tualatin, Oregon, directed the offense with a game-high seven assists. For Seattle, Brayden Maldonado of Anchorage, Alaska, and John Christofilis of Seattle each scored 13 points to lead the Redhawks. Will Heimbrodt added eight points and four assists, while Maleek Arington dished out five assists. The Redhawks were hampered by 30 percent shooting from the field and their struggles at the foul line. With the loss, Seattle falls to 12-6 on the season. The Redhawks will look to rebound when they return to Western Athletic Conference play, hosting San Diego next Thursday. Oregon State improves to 9-9 and will travel to face Portland on Saturday. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in a rematch in Seattle on Feb. 15. The announced attendance at Gill Coliseum was 3,273. Oregon State, which entered the game as a slight underdog according to pregame betting lines, outperformed expectations, while the combined point total of 123 fell well under the projected over/under.

Preview: Seattle Redhawks at Oregon State Beavers CORVALLIS, Ore. (Interstat) — The Seattle Redhawks look to rebound from a pair of tough road losses when they visit the Oregon State Beavers in a nonconference men’s basketball matchup Thursday afternoon at Gill Coliseum. Seattle (12-5) enters on a two-game skid, falling 80-72 in overtime at Gonzaga on Jan. 2 before a 93-76 defeat at Saint Mary’s on Sunday. The Redhawks had won five straight prior to that. Oregon State (8-9) has also struggled recently, dropping three of its last four, including an 81-67 loss at Washington State on Sunday. The Beavers are 6-3 at home this season. The game features a key matchup between two standout guards. Seattle’s Jun Seok Yeo is coming off a career-high 24 points in the loss to Saint Mary’s. Over his last seven games, the sophomore is averaging 12.9 points per contest and has scored in double figures in five of those outings. He will be countered by Oregon State’s Dez White, who leads the Beavers in scoring during Pac-12 play. White is averaging 12.3 points over his last six games, including a 16-point performance at Washington State. Seattle’s offense runs through Yeo and forward Will Heimbrodt, who posted 19 points and five blocks against Saint Mary’s. The Redhawks have shown resilience in close games, with three of their last six wins coming by three points or fewer. Oregon State seeks more consistency after a 102-64 home loss to Santa Clara on Dec. 28 was followed by a road win at Arizona State three days later. The Beavers are allowing 75.9 points per game overall. This is the first meeting between the programs since 2019. They are scheduled to play again in Seattle on Feb. 15. For Seattle, this begins a stretch of four road games out of their next five. Oregon State continues a homestand before traveling to Portland on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. PST.