Beavers vs. Utes Saturday Mens Hoops Preview

Oregon State averages a conference-best 81.4 points, but its defense allows 72.5 points. The Beavers get an easier assignment against Utah, which averages only 56.4 points. The Utes played one of their best games of the season Wednesday before losing to Oregon 79-68.

1. The Utes have posted a winning record at home for 38 consecutive seasons beginning in 1973-74.

2. Oregon State’s Ahmad Starks has made a 3-pointer in 19 consecutive games, the fourth longest streak in school history.

3. Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak remains optimistic about his team despite its record:

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“I’m having a heckuva good time coaching them.”

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OREGON STATE

G 3 Ahmad Starks (5-9, So.): 13.1 ppg, 2.7 apg, 2.0 spg
G 1 Jared Cunningham (6-4, Jr.): 17.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2.8 spg
F 11 Joe Burton (6-7, Jr.): 9.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.0 apg
F 44 Devon Collier (6-8, So.): 13.1 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 63% FG
C 12 Angus Brandt (6-10, Jr.): 9.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg

UTAH

G 0 Chris Hines (6-0, Jr.): 9.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg
G 5 Kareem Storey (5-10, Fr.): 4.6 ppg, 3.0 apg
F 43 Cedric Martin (6-4, Jr.): 7.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg
F 10 Dijon Farr (6-6, Jr.): 6.3, 4.1 rpg
C 42 Jason Washburn (6-10, Jr.): 10.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg


Oregon State (14-8, 4-6) at Utah (5-17, 2-8)
Time (TV): 2 p.m. PT
Line: Beavers by 13 points