Oregon State Edges San Diego in Overtime Thriller

Beavers rally late to win close road game against Toreros

Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:31pm

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The Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team overcame a late deficit to defeat the San Diego Toreros 78-76 in overtime on Saturday. The Beavers rallied from 10 points down in the final minutes of regulation to force overtime, where they made key free throws to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win on the road is an important boost for the Beavers, who have traditionally struggled away from Corvallis under head coach Wayne Tinkle. The overtime victory also improves Oregon State's overall record and conference standing as they push towards the postseason.

The details

Oregon State was led by Johan Munch's 15 points and 9 rebounds, while guards Josiah Lake and Dez White each scored 12 points. The Beavers took advantage of their opportunities at the free-throw line, making 17 of 24 attempts, compared to just 2 of 2 for San Diego in the first half. In the second half, neither team scored a second-chance point, setting up the dramatic finish.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • Oregon State trailed by 10 points with 1:45 remaining in regulation before rallying to tie the game and force overtime.

The players

Johan Munch

A key contributor for the Oregon State Beavers, finishing with a team-high 15 points and 9 rebounds.

Josiah Lake

Oregon State guard who scored 12 points and dished out 8 assists in the win.

Dez White

Oregon State guard who also scored 12 points in the overtime victory.

Wayne Tinkle

Head coach of the Oregon State Beavers, who has traditionally struggled to win road games with the program.

San Diego Toreros

The Oregon State Beavers' opponent, the San Diego Toreros, who fell just short in the overtime thriller.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Beavers will return home to take on Washington State on Wednesday, February 4th at 8 p.m. PT.

The takeaway

This hard-fought overtime victory on the road shows the resilience of the Oregon State Beavers, who were able to rally late and make key plays to secure the win. The win boosts their overall record and conference standing as they continue to push towards the postseason.