Oregon State Aiming for 2-0 Start Against Troy Following Turbulent Previous Season

Beavers Seek Second Win After Injuries and Young Player Focus Contributed to Last Season's Struggles; Troy Comes In with 1-1 Record After Close Loss to Ohio

• Oregon State Beavers are hoping for a 2-0 start to the season after a challenging previous season that included many injuries and a young player focus.
• The Beavers successfully started the season with an 82-46 victory over Linfield, led by Jordan Pope who scored 16 points and who had been chosen for the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team the previous year.
• Injuries were a significant issue for Oregon State in the previous season, with key players like Chol Marial, Christian Wright, and Justin Rochelin missing substantial play time.
• Troy Trojans, coming into the game with a 1-1 record, showed strong performance against Ohio, despite their loss, leading in rebounds and keeping Ohio's shooting percentage down.
• Troy's Christyon Eugene and new junior college transfer, Tayton Conerway, displayed promising performances against Ohio, indicating that they could challenge the Beavers in the upcoming game.

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