Oregon State Defeats Washington State 74-64 at Home
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:15 PM ET · Gill Coliseum
Oregon State Beavers 74, Washington State Cougars 64, 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 Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers?
Oregon State Beavers beat Washington State Cougars 74-64 at Gill Coliseum on February 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers?
Washington State Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a compelling matchup at Gill Coliseum, the Oregon State Beavers secured a 74-64 victory over the Washington State Cougars. This win not only marked a significant moment in the season for the Beavers but also showcased their resilience following a recent string of mixed results. Oregon State's home record improved to 14-12 with this win, while Washington State fell to 11-15 overall.
Both teams entered this game with identical records over their last ten games, each posting a 5-5 record. However, Oregon State was riding a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the San Diego Toreros and the Loyola Marymount Lions. In those games, the Beavers averaged 75 points per game while allowing 74.1 points. Their scoring average at home was 67.5 points, and they had a home record of 3-1 in their last four games.
On the other hand, Washington State was also coming off three consecutive wins, which included a commanding 104-74 victory against the Portland Pilots. The Cougars averaged 80.2 points over their last ten games but had struggled on the road, holding a 0-4 away record in that span. Their scoring average on the road was notably lower compared to their home performance, where they averaged 88.2 points in their last five home games.
The Beavers and Cougars had faced each other earlier in the season, with Washington State winning that encounter 81-67 on January 5, 2026. Historically, the teams had split their last two meetings, with Oregon State winning the previous matchup in 2025 by a score of 82-74. This fixture was significant as both teams sought to gain an edge in their rivalry.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, allowing both teams to field their full rosters. This factor likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game.
Betting lines from DraftKings indicated Washington State was favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds reflected the close nature of the matchup, as both teams had shown flashes of brilliance but also vulnerabilities throughout the season.
As for the game conditions, the atmosphere at Gill Coliseum was charged, with fans eager to support their Beavers. Oregon State took advantage of their home court, which has historically been a challenging venue for visiting teams.
In the game itself, Oregon State's scoring was bolstered by a series of key plays in the second half. The Beavers maintained a lead throughout the latter stages of the game, with notable contributions from players like Matija Samar, who made crucial free throws and a layup that helped solidify the lead. Josiah Lake II of Washington State attempted to rally his team with free throws but could not close the gap.
Overall, this victory for Oregon State not only improved their standing in the league but also served as a confidence booster as they look to build on this momentum in the coming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WSU -1.5 | 147.5 o -112 / u -108 | Washington State Cougars -135 · Oregon State Beavers +114 |
Leaders
- PointsJosiah Lake II22Oregon State Beavers
- AssistsKeziah Ekissi4Oregon State Beavers
- ReboundsJohan Munch15Oregon State Beavers
- PointsAce Glass17Washington State Cougars
- AssistsAdria Rodriguez4Washington State Cougars
- ReboundsND Okafor6Washington State Cougars
Recent form
Oregon State Beavers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W267.5 scored · 74.1 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W78-76at San Diego TorerosJan 31
- W72-69at Loyola Marymount LionsJan 29
- L51-81at Saint Mary's GaelsJan 22
- L64-81vs Pacific TigersJan 17
- W76-70vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 15
- L76-82at Portland PilotsJan 11
- W68-55vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 9
- L67-81at Washington State CougarsJan 5
- L53-84at Pacific TigersJan 3
- W70-62vs San Francisco DonsDec 31
Washington State Cougars
Last 10: 5-5Streak W380.2 scored · 77.8 allowed per game0-4 away
- W104-74vs Portland PilotsJan 31
- W70-58vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 29
- W95-79vs Pepperdine WavesJan 24
- L92-96at San Diego TorerosJan 22
- L80-85at San Francisco DonsJan 19
- L65-86vs Gonzaga BulldogsJan 16
- L82-88at Saint Mary's GaelsJan 10
- W81-67vs Oregon State BeaversJan 5
- W78-76vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 3
- L55-69at Seattle U RedhawksDec 31
Box score
| Stat | Washington State Cougars | Oregon State Beavers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-53 | 25-64 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 10-31 | 4-17 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 24 |
| Free throws | 20-26 | 20-27 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 31 |
| Assists | 10 | 13 |
| Steals | 1 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 36 |
| Fouls | 22 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 76 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-35Josiah Lake II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-36Josiah Lake II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-38Josiah Lake II makes 0-foot dunk
- 2nd Half47-38Adria Rodriguez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-38Adria Rodriguez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-38ND Okafor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-38ND Okafor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-39Olavi Suutela makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-41Matija Samar makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-44Josiah Lake II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Sy assists)
- 2nd Half50-46Keziah Ekissi makes 1-foot dunk (Johan Munch assists)
- 2nd Half50-48Josiah Lake II makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half50-49Johan Munch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-49ND Okafor makes layup
- 2nd Half52-51Johan Munch makes layup (Keziah Ekissi assists)
- 2nd Half52-53Johan Munch makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-53Eemeli Yalaho makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-53Eemeli Yalaho makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-54Josiah Lake II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-54Adria Rodriguez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Adria Rodriguez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-55Isaiah Sy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-56Isaiah Sy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-58Johan Munch makes layup (Matija Samar assists)
- 2nd Half56-60Josiah Lake II makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-61Keziah Ekissi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-62Keziah Ekissi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-64Johan Munch makes 1-foot dunk (Matija Samar assists)
- 2nd Half57-64Ace Glass makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-64Ace Glass makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-66Johan Munch makes layup (Josiah Lake II assists)
- 2nd Half61-66Rihards Vavers makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eemeli Yalaho assists)
- 2nd Half61-67Josiah Lake II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-68Johan Munch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69Josiah Lake II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-70Josiah Lake II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-72Matija Samar makes layup (Keziah Ekissi assists)
- 2nd Half64-72Ace Glass makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half64-73Matija Samar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-74Matija Samar makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Oregon State Beavers, below favours Washington State Cougars.
Venue
- Gill ColiseumCorvallis, OR
- Attendance3626
- OfficialsJimmy Casas, Eric Curry, Chris Merlo
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