In its first game at the Paradise Jam tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Oregon State men’s basketball lost, 73-69, to University of Evansville on Friday.

The Beavers (3-2) shot just 37% from the field and committed several untimely turnovers. They were led by Noah Amenhauser with 17 points and Josiah Lake II with 16.

The Purple Aces (3-3) got 16 from Joshua Hughes, 15 from Bryce Quinet, and 14 from Leif Moeller.

OSU got out to a slow start, falling behind 26-18 while shooting just 21%. That included a streak of 10 consecutive missed shots.

The Beavers settled as the first half progressed, however, getting it down to 30-28 Evansville at the break behind 10 first half points from Lake.

OSU came out hot in the second half, hitting five of six shots and spreading the ball around. T

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