Sam Houston Bearkats Defeat Oregon State Beavers 85-75
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30 PM ET · Gill Coliseum
Sam Houston Bearkats 85, Oregon State Beavers 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs Oregon State Beavers?
Sam Houston Bearkats beat Oregon State Beavers 85-75 at Gill Coliseum on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in Sam Houston Bearkats vs Oregon State Beavers?
Oregon State Beavers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The underdog won.
In an exciting matchup at Gill Coliseum, the Sam Houston Bearkats defeated the Oregon State Beavers with a final score of 85-75. This game showcased the Bearkats' strong offensive performance, particularly in the second half, where they maintained control and secured the victory. With this win, Sam Houston improved their record to 8-3, while Oregon State fell to 6-7.
The Bearkats entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, boasting an impressive average of 84.2 points scored per game, while allowing 75.7 points. Their last game was a victory against the Texas Southern Tigers, where they won 82-70. In contrast, the Beavers had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 73.2 points scored and 72.1 points allowed. Oregon State had recently won three consecutive games before this matchup, including a 67-57 victory over Montana State Bobcats.
At home, the Beavers had a record of 5-4, while their away performance was less impressive at 1-3. The Bearkats, on the other hand, had a balanced away record of 3-4 and a perfect home record of 3-0. This fixture was particularly intriguing due to the contrasting home and away performances of both teams.
In their previous meetings, the two teams had not faced each other recently, making this game a fresh encounter. The absence of significant injuries on either side added to the excitement, allowing both teams to field their strongest lineups.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Beavers as 3.5-point favorites with a total set at 153.5. The odds reflected the Beavers’ home advantage, although the Bearkats' recent form suggested they could challenge that expectation. The money line for Oregon State was set at -170.0, while Sam Houston's was at 142.0.
Conditions in Gill Coliseum were conducive to an engaging game, with a lively atmosphere that often accompanies college basketball matchups. Fans were treated to a display of skill and determination from both teams.
As the game progressed, the Bearkats demonstrated their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they capitalized on free throw opportunities. Jacob Walker and Isaiah Manning were key contributors, with multiple free throws that helped maintain their lead. The final scoring plays highlighted the Bearkats' ability to execute under pressure, sealing their victory as they stretched their lead to 85-74 before the Beavers managed a final free throw from Josiah Lake II.
Overall, this game underscored the Bearkats' competitive spirit and ability to perform well on the road, while the Beavers will need to regroup as they look to improve their record in upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ORST -3.5 | 153.5 o -108 / u -112 | Sam Houston Bearkats +142 · Oregon State Beavers -170 |
Leaders
- PointsJosiah Lake II19Oregon State Beavers
- AssistsJosiah Lake II4Oregon State Beavers
- ReboundsNoah Amenhauser5Oregon State Beavers
- PointsKashie Natt19Sam Houston Bearkats
- AssistsJustin Begg6Sam Houston Bearkats
- ReboundsVeljko Ilic12Sam Houston Bearkats
Recent form
Oregon State Beavers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W373.2 scored · 72.1 allowed per game5-4 at home
- W67-57vs Montana State BobcatsDec 13
- W81-70vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsDec 6
- W80-58vs Vermont CatamountsDec 4
- L69-75vs California Baptist LancersNov 30
- L65-73vs Massachusetts MinutemenNov 24
- L84-91vs Iona GaelsNov 22
- L69-73vs Evansville Purple AcesNov 22
- L75-87at Oregon DucksNov 18
- W66-64vs North Texas Mean GreenNov 13
- W76-73vs UIC FlamesNov 8
Sam Houston Bearkats
Last 10: 6-4Streak W184.2 scored · 75.7 allowed per game3-4 away
- W82-70at Texas Southern TigersDec 6
- L83-93at Oklahoma State CowboysDec 3
- W94-68at Idaho VandalsNov 29
- W84-81at Idaho State BengalsNov 26
- W105-54vs Schreiner MountaineersNov 22
- W78-70vs Wyoming CowboysNov 20
- L79-85at Utah UtesNov 16
- L77-98at Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 8
- W95-59vs LeTourneau Yellow JacketsNov 4
- L65-79at UTEP MinersMar 11
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Sam Houston Bearkats | Oregon State Beavers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-65 | 26-59 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 10-27 | 9-34 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 26 |
| Free throws | 17-23 | 14-19 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 22 |
| Assists | 18 | 13 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 30 |
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 97 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-41Damon Nicholas Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half57-41Po'Boigh King makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half57-43Yaak Yaak makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half58-43Kashie Natt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-43Isaiah Manning makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-46Dez White makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keziah Ekissi assists)
- 2nd Half62-46Veljko Ilic makes layup (Justin Begg assists)
- 2nd Half62-48Josiah Lake II makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-48Damon Nicholas Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-50Noah Amenhauser makes layup
- 2nd Half64-51Noah Amenhauser makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half64-53Noah Amenhauser makes 0-foot dunk (Josiah Lake II assists)
- 2nd Half64-55Ja'Quavis Williford makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half64-57Josiah Lake II makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-57Veljko Ilic makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half66-59Josiah Lake II makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-59Kashie Natt makes 25-foot three point jumper (Po'Boigh King assists)
- 2nd Half71-59Kashie Natt makes layup (Veljko Ilic assists)
- 2nd Half72-59Veljko Ilic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-62Keziah Ekissi makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josiah Lake II assists)
- 2nd Half72-63Josiah Lake II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-64Josiah Lake II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-64Po'Boigh King makes 25-foot three point jumper (Justin Begg assists)
- 2nd Half76-64Po'Boigh King makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-67Isaiah Sy makes 24-foot three pointer (Keziah Ekissi assists)
- 2nd Half77-67Kashie Natt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-67Kashie Natt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-69Keziah Ekissi makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-69Isaiah Manning makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-69Isaiah Manning makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-71Josiah Lake II makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-72Josiah Lake II makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half81-72Jacob Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-72Jacob Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-73Josiah Lake II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-74Josiah Lake II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-74Jacob Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-74Isaiah Manning makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-74Isaiah Manning makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-75Josiah Lake II makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Oregon State Beavers, below favours Sam Houston Bearkats.
Venue
- Gill ColiseumCorvallis, OR
- Attendance2011
- OfficialsRyan Holmes, Justin Shamion, Ben Cartmell
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