Tulsa Outlasts Oregon State 64-58

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TULSA, Okla. –– Big plays on defense and key free throws helped the Tulsa men's basketball team hold off Oregon State 64-58 in the Donald W. Reynolds Center late Monday night. Tulsa improved to 2-1 on the season, while the Beavers dropped to 1-2.

"That was a great win," head coach Frank Haith said. "We played really hard. I have a lot of respect for Coach Wayne Tinkle. That team he had last year; he has three starters back from that team that went to the Elite Eight. They play tough. They have good size. To win like that today was big for us."

The two teams were close from start to finish, with neither able to pull away. There were nine ties and 20 lead…