CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Stephen Thompson Jr. had 26 points, making four 3-pointers, and six assists to lead Oregon State to a 74-62 win over Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday night.
Tres Tinkle added 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals for the Beavers (5-3).
Nick Mayo had 15 points and nine rebounds and Asante Gist added 15 points for the Colonels (4-5).
The duo of Thompson and Tinkle took control of the game after halftime, as the Beavers went on a 12-2 run to take a 43-37 lead. Thompson and Tinkle scored Oregon State's first 22 points after the break.