Beavers Battle Defending Champs to the Wire

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Oregon State men’s basketball team battled to a narrow 98-93 defeat against Michigan Friday evening in exhibition action at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Beavers went toe-to-toe with the defending national champions, leading for nearly 12 minutes of game time and getting within three in with less than 35 seconds to play. DeShawn Gory led the Beavers with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the floor. He also pulled down eight rebounds and a pair of steals. Legend Smiley had 17 points, knocking down five 3-pointers. Josiah Lake II finished with 13…