The Oregon State Beavers kicked off their summer tour with a commanding 104-70 win over the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, establishing an early lead in a highly anticipated Canadian matchup.
Summer Tour Opener in Victoria
From the opening tip, the Beavers answered an early Victoria surge with a 16-point burst that set the tone for the rest of the game.
The team shot 55.2% from the field overall and exploded for an 80% shooting clip in the fourth quarter, pulling away with a 33-point burst that sealed the victory.
Rebounding proved decisive, as Oregon State out-grabbed the hosts 45-29, a margin that underscored the team’s physical dominance.
Key contributors included senior forward Chris Johnson, who posted 24 points, four rebounds and four assists, and guard Daniel Freitag, who added 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals.
Bench players Josiah Lake II and Legend Smiley chipped in 12 and 11 points respectively, while Xavion Staton’s efficient 10-point effort capped a night in which five teammates reached double figures.
The win improves the Beavers to 2-0 on their tour, with a rematch against Victoria scheduled for Saturday, promising another chance to fine-tune before the upcoming season.