Oregon State suffered its second consecutive loss Friday at Nevada, an 83-58 beating that became a rout midway through the first half. The Beavers return home for practice until Monday and then head on the road again for a Tuesday game at Tulsa.
Here are four observations from Friday night.
The Beavers need Stevie Thompson Jr.
No one player would have swung the game Friday, given how much of a mismatch it was. But the Beavers really miss Stevie Thompson Jr., who sat out for the third consecutive game with a left foot injury.