Beavers Claim Solid Home Victory Over Santa Clara 83-69
750 The Game Staff
Oregon State posted a quality conference home victory on Saturday night 83-69 over Santa Clara behind a career-high 30 points from Michael Rataj.
Rataj was 10-for-10 from the foul line and shot 9-for-17 from the field.
After leading 32-30 at halftime, Oregon State outscored Santa Clara in the second half 51-39.
Nate Kingz had 16 points and Damarco Minor added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for OSU who has now won nine straight home games.
The Beavers improve to 16-6 overall and 6-3 in the WCC.
They visit the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. on ESPN 2 before having an 8-day break between games.