Oregon State Defeats Southern Utah 81-70 at Home
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Gill Coliseum
Oregon State Beavers 81, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Oregon State Beavers?
Oregon State Beavers beat Southern Utah Thunderbirds 81-70 at Gill Coliseum on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Oregon State Beavers?
Oregon State Beavers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
The Oregon State Beavers secured a solid victory against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, finishing the game with a score of 81-70 at Gill Coliseum. This matchup was notable not only for the competitive spirit displayed by both teams but also for the Beavers' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, improving their home record to 5-5 for the season.
Oregon State entered the game with a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, having won their previous match against the Vermont Catamounts 80-58. The Beavers have averaged 72.4 points scored while allowing 73.6 points during this stretch. Their last five games showed a record of 1-4, with an average of 73.4 points scored and 74.0 points allowed.
In contrast, Southern Utah came into this game with a record of 4-6 in their last ten outings, riding a two-game winning streak after defeating the West Coast Baptist Eagles 124-59 in their last game. The Thunderbirds have averaged 81.4 points scored and allowed 80.2 points during their last ten games. Their recent form includes a 3-2 record in the last five games, with an average of 85.0 points scored and 70.8 points allowed.
When comparing home and away performances, Oregon State has a home record of 4-5, while Southern Utah has struggled on the road, with a record of 1-5. This disparity in home and away performances likely contributed to Oregon State's strong showing in this matchup.
In terms of previous meetings, there were no specific details provided in the block about past encounters between these two teams, but the current form and home advantage certainly played a role in the outcome of this game.
Injuries were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength for this contest, which is always a crucial factor in the dynamics of a basketball game.
As for the betting market, DraftKings set the odds with Oregon State favored by 10.5 points, reflecting the Beavers' stronger home performance and recent form. The total for the game was set at 146.5, with the over at -108.0 and the under at -112.0. The moneyline indicated Oregon State at -700.0 and Southern Utah at 500.0, further emphasizing the Beavers' status as favorites.
The conditions at Gill Coliseum were likely conducive to a high-energy game, with the home crowd supporting Oregon State throughout. As the game progressed, key moments included free throws made by Josiah Lake II, who played a crucial role in sealing the victory for the Beavers in the second half. His performance, along with contributions from teammates like Olavi Suutela and Tanner Hayhurst, helped maintain the lead as Southern Utah attempted to close the gap.
Overall, this matchup showcased the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, with Oregon State leveraging their home court advantage effectively. The Beavers' ability to score consistently, combined with their defensive efforts, ultimately led to their victory over Southern Utah.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ORST -10.5 | 146.5 o -108 / u -112 | Southern Utah Thunderbirds +500 · Oregon State Beavers -700 |
Leaders
- PointsDez White20Oregon State Beavers
- AssistsJorge Diaz Graham5Oregon State Beavers
- ReboundsJosiah Lake II8Oregon State Beavers
- PointsJaiden Feroah27Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- AssistsJaiden Feroah5Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- ReboundsElijah Duval6Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Recent form
Oregon State Beavers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W172.4 scored · 73.6 allowed per game4-5 at home
- 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
- W67-65vs North Dakota State BisonNov 4
- L73-77vs Pepperdine WavesMar 9
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Last 10: 4-6Streak W281.4 scored · 80.2 allowed per game1-5 away
- W124-59vs West Coast Baptist EaglesDec 2
- W70-68at Stetson HattersNov 29
- L54-61at Robert Morris ColonialsNov 28
- W103-68vs Nobel KnightsNov 23
- L74-98at Washington State CougarsNov 20
- L50-122at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 18
- L85-90at Omaha MavericksNov 16
- W118-60vs Bethesda FlamesNov 12
- L72-95vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosNov 9
- L64-81at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 5
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | Oregon State Beavers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-59 | 29-56 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 7-23 | 8-19 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 42 |
| Free throws | 9-14 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 26 |
| Assists | 18 | 15 |
| Steals | 11 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 23 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 36 |
| Fouls | 16 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-49Elijah Duval made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-49Elijah Duval made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-51Johan Munch made Layup. Assisted by Jorge Diaz Graham.
- 2nd Half38-53Johan Munch made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Sy.
- 2nd Half38-55Johan Munch made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-55Jaiden Feroah made Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-57Jorge Diaz Graham made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-57Jaiden Feroah made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
- 2nd Half45-57Kai Burdick made Layup. Assisted by Jaiden Feroah.
- 2nd Half45-58Johan Munch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-59Johan Munch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-60Josiah Lake II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-60Dylan Jones made Layup. Assisted by Kai Burdick.
- 2nd Half49-60Tanner Hayhurst made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
- 2nd Half49-62Dez White made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-62Elijah Duval made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-65Isaiah Sy made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-65Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-65Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-67Noah Amenhauser made Dunk. Assisted by Jorge Diaz Graham.
- 2nd Half54-67Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-67Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-67Kai Burdick made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-68Johan Munch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-68Jaiden Feroah made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
- 2nd Half59-70Isaiah Sy made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-72Dez White made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-72Jaiden Feroah made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dylan Jones.
- 2nd Half63-72Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-72Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-73Olavi Suutela made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-74Josiah Lake II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-75Josiah Lake II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-77Olavi Suutela made Layup. Assisted by Josiah Lake II.
- 2nd Half67-77Tanner Hayhurst made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaiden Feroah.
- 2nd Half67-78Josiah Lake II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-79Josiah Lake II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-79Jaiden Feroah made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lorenzo Abellar.
- 2nd Half70-80Josiah Lake II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-81Josiah Lake II made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Oregon State Beavers, below favours Southern Utah Thunderbirds.
Venue
- Gill ColiseumCorvallis, OR
- Attendance2364
- OfficialsD.G. Nelson, Keith Patterson, Jason Garretson
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