Oregon State Rallies Past Arizona State 78-75

TEMPE, Ariz. Oregon State rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half to defeat Arizona State 78-75 on Saturday afternoon, snapping a 15-game losing streak at the Sun Devils' home court and securing the Beavers' first road victory of the season.

The Beavers, who improved to 7-6 overall, started strong with a 10-point lead early in the first half behind nine quick points from Josiah Lake II. Arizona State responded with a surge, tying the game on free throws from Maurice Odum with three minutes left before halftime and taking a 40-38 edge on Odum's jump shot at the break.

The Sun Devils extended their momentum into the second half, opening with an 8-2 run and building a 55-47 advantage behind efforts from Massamba Diop and Odum. By the eight-minute mark, Arizona State led 68-57, putting Oregon State on the brink of another road loss. The Beavers, however, mounted a decisive 21-7 closing run, fueled by improved rebounding and defensive stops.

Oregon State outrebounded Arizona State 39-29 overall, including a 14-8 edge on offensive boards, which generated second-chance possessions and free throws. Lake II, who finished with a career-high 23 points on 12-of-12 shooting from...