CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Gary Payton II had 16 points, six assists and six rebounds as Oregon State defeated Northwest Christian 74-52 Saturday.
Three members of Oregon State's nationally-lauded freshman class scored in double digits in their college debuts for Oregon State (1-0). Drew Eubanks had 13 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Thompson Jr. scored 14 points, including four 3-pointers, and Tres Tinkle added 14 points.
Omar Richards had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Beacons (4-0).
While the game counted for Oregon State's record, it was an exhibition for Northwest Christian, a Eugene school ranked 12th in the NAIA Division II preseason poll.