Pacific defeats Oregon St 84-53

Pacific Dominates Oregon State in Statement Win

In a clinical performance, Pacific University cruised to an 84-53 victory over visiting Oregon State on Sunday at the Alex G. Spanos Center.

The Tigers' statement win was never in doubt, as they took control of the game early and never looked back. At halftime, Pacific held a comfortable 49-34 lead, which grew to 31 points by the final whistle.

Elias Ralph led the charge for the home team, pouring in 24 points on 2-for-5 three-point shooting and a mark of 54.5% from the field. Justin Rochelin chipped in with 8 rebounds, 8 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals, while Jaden Clayton dished out 7 assists.

In contrast, Oregon State struggled to find its footing against Pacific's stifling defense. Johan Munch led the away team with 12 points on 50% shooting, but it was not enough to stem the tide of Pacific's relentless offense.

Pacific's efficiency was evident in their impressive field goal percentage (54.0%), two-point success rate (55.6%), and three-point shooting (52.0%). The Tigers also dominated the glass, outrebounding Oregon State 38-25.

The visitor's struggles were compounded by their poor free throw shooting (64.0%) and inability to contain Pacific's fast break attack (4 points).

For Pacific, this win marked a significant statement in the conference standings. For Oregon State, it was a tough road loss that will likely serve as a wake-up call for the team.

Game Highlights:

* Pacific's 24 points in the paint compared to Oregon State's 20.

* The Tigers' 7 steals and 3 blocks on defense were instrumental in controlling the tempo of the game.

* Elias Ralph's 24 points set a new high for the season, while Justin Rochelin's 8 rebounds and 2 steals provided a balanced effort from the supporting cast.

The win marked Pacific's first home conference victory this season and sets up an intriguing showdown next week against UCLA.