Don't let last season fool you. Oregon State isn't that bad, and Oregon isn't that good.
In an early-season Civil War, the Beavers treated their home crowd to a 76-64 victory over their hated rival. How did they do it? Oregon State made the game physical, made the game sloppy, and kept Oregon out of rhythm for much of the night.
Over the last handful of years, in both basketball and football, the Ducks have rightfully earned a reputation for being overly-athletic while the Beavers have played the role of blue-collar grinder.
Tonight, the lunchbox mentality won.