Oregon State secured a 102-61 victory over Weber State in their season opener on November 2, 2026, in Corvallis, Oregon. Despite a competitive first half, the Beavers pulled away in the second half to overcome the Wildcats.
Weber State, led by Kaleb Canales, showed early energy during the contest. Following a 12-2 run fueled by consecutive three-pointers from ArDarius Grayson and Gavin Lowe, the Wildcats narrowed the deficit to 39-35 late in the first half. Lowe opened the second half with a fadeaway from the block to bring the score to 43-37.
However, Oregon State took control in the second half, driven by Buffalo transfer Daniel Freitag, who scored 23 points and went 12-for-12 from the free-throw line. The Beavers' scoring was supported by DeShawn Gory with 17 points, Chris Johnson with 13, Legend Smiley with 11, Josiah Lake II with six points, and Xavion Staton with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Lake brothers, Josiah and Jemai, also contributed 10 points each.
For Weber State, Gavin Lowe led the scoring with 15 points, two assists, and four steals. ArDarius Grayson added 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Other contributors included Aaron Powell and Augustine Ekwe, who each scored eight points, and Brock Felder, who recorded six points.
The Wildcats struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 6-of-35 on three-point attempts. While Weber State won the turnover battle 11-9 and the offensive rebounding battle 16-11, they were outrebounded by Oregon State by a margin of 14.
The Oregon State squad is led by head coach Justin Joyner, who previously served on the coaching staff at Michigan. Weber State entered the game with the youngest active roster in the country.
Weber State will host Utah Valley at 7 p.m. on Saturday in the Dee Events Center for their home opener. The men's game will serve as the nightcap for a doubleheader, following a 4 p.m. matchup between the women's teams and Denver.
