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1/17/2016 12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Oregon State sprinted out to an 11-2 lead in the first half and pushed it to 21-8 thanks to three baskets apiece from Malcolm Duvivier and Stephen Thompson Jr. The Utes responded with a 15-10 run, due in large part to seven free throws. But the Beavers led 34-23 at halftime.
The Utes shot just 33.3 percent from the floor and 16.7 percent from behind the arc as they struggled with the Beavers zone in the first half. Oregon State shot 46.4 percent and connected on 4 of 5 3-pointers before the break.
Poeltl led the Utes with 15 points, Lorenzo Bonam scored and Jordan Loveridge chipped in nine.
Oregon State's Jarmal Reid tripped a referee and was ejected with 2:56 remaining, starting Utah's rally that led to a 59-53 victory Sunday night.
After stealing the ball from Utah's Jakob Poeltl, who was driving to the basket, Reid tried dribbling upcourt. But a lunging Poeltl seemed to bump Reid and the Oregon State forward fell to the floor.
Reid complained that there was no foul call and while getting up it appeared that he made eye contact with referee Tommy Nunez and stuck his right leg out. Nunez tripped and stumbled to the court.
Reid was assessed a Flagrant 2, and Brandon Taylor made the free throw to give Utah a 53-52 lead.
The Beavers were outscored 6-1 the rest of the way.
TIP-INS
Oregon State: The Beavers are now 23-5 when leading at halftime under coach Wayne Tinkle. ... Payton II had his streak of three consecutive 20-point games end. ... The Beavers lost consecutive games for the first time this season.
Utah: Loveridge, the team's second-leading scorer this season, was held scoreless in the first half on 0-for-5 shooting. ... The Utes shot 50 percent in the second half.
GUEST STAR
Retired coach Stew Morrill was in attendance. He coached both Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak and Tinkle at the University of Montana.
UP NEXT
Oregon State: hosts UCLA on Wednesday.
Utah: travels to face Washington State on Thursday.