Overview

• Michael Rataj scored a career-high 29 points, including 10 in overtime, to secure Oregon State's win over No. 16 Gonzaga.
• Oregon State, backed by a sellout crowd, improved to 14-5 overall and 4-2 in WCC play, continuing their strong home record of 11-1 this season.
• Gonzaga's Graham Ike contributed 26 points and nine rebounds, including a crucial three-pointer to force overtime, before fouling out in the extra period.
• The loss ended Gonzaga's five-game winning streak and snapped their 11-game streak of road victories in true away games.
• This was the first meeting between the two teams in 34 years, with Oregon State extending their dominance in the series to 26 wins out of 28 matchups.