CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Raiders edge the Owls.
Southern Oregon University def. No. 20-ranked Oregon Tech, 68-67
Southern Oregon claimed a thrilling 68-67 win over Oregon Tech. In an intense contest of nine tied scores and seven lead changes, both teams shot 43.9 percent from the field and recorded six steals. SOU outrebounded OIT 36-31 and shot 81.8 percent from the line. The Raiders were led by Bryce Dyer with 13 points. The Hustlin' Owls held on by controlling the paint with 42 points and outscored SOU in the second half 32-28 points. OIT was paced by game high performances from Jackson Copper with 23 points and Gylan Payne with nine rebounds.