Toreros Fall to Oregon State in OT, Face Saint Mary's Next

USD led by 10 points late but couldn't hold on, suffering a narrow 78-76 overtime defeat.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:55am

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The University of San Diego men's basketball team suffered a narrow 78-76 overtime defeat to Oregon State on Saturday at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. USD led by 10 points with just over a minute left in regulation, but Oregon State rallied to force overtime and ultimately secured the victory.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Toreros, who had previously secured an overtime win against Pepperdine. Maintaining leads late in games and limiting turnovers will be crucial for USD as they look to improve their postseason prospects.

The details

USD led by 10 points with 1:28 remaining in regulation, but Oregon State responded with an 11-1 run, including three successful 3-point shots, to force overtime. The Beavers carried their momentum into the extra period, ultimately securing a two-point victory. Despite finishing with a positive rebound margin and holding Oregon State to 40.3% field goal shooting, a season-high 20 turnovers proved detrimental to the Toreros' chances.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 28, 2026.
  • USD led by 10 points with 1:28 remaining in regulation.

The players

Adrian McIntyre

Graduate guard for the University of San Diego, who led all scorers with 21 points, including 11 in overtime.

Assane Diop

Junior forward for the University of San Diego, who contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds.

Tim Moore Jr.

Graduate forward for the University of San Diego, who recorded 5 blocks in the game, becoming the 15th Torero in program history to do so.

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What’s next

The Toreros will travel to Moraga, California, to face Saint Mary's on Wednesday, February 4, at 7 PM PST. The game, designated as a 'Quad-1 opportunity' based on the NET rankings (Saint Mary's is currently ranked No. 30), will be broadcast on ESPN+. A win against Saint Mary's could significantly improve USD's postseason prospects.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the importance of maintaining focus and limiting turnovers, even when holding a late lead. The Toreros will need to learn from this experience and apply those lessons as they prepare to face a tough Saint Mary's team, a game that could have significant implications for their postseason aspirations.