Oregon Tech used a barrage of 3-pointers and a decisive second-half run to beat No. 20 Hope International, 74-62, and sweep the Lithia Classic. Mason Bierbrauer led the Hustlin’ Owls with 19 points, while the win improved Tech to 3-1 and delivered an early-season regional victory.

By the Numbers
  • Oregon Tech made 15 3-pointers and outscored Hope International 45-12 from beyond the arc.
  • The Owls turned 17 Hope International turnovers into 23 points.
  • Owen Nathan had 13 points and a season-high 6 assists; Bierbrauer scored 19, Caleb Bowden 12 and Jared Sucher 10.
Yes, But

Hope International, which entered ranked No. 20 and beat Oregon Tech twice last season, stayed within one point at halftime and later cut the lead to 6. But the Owls answered each push with timely perimeter shooting and pulled away.

State of Play
  • Oregon Tech is 3-1 after sweeping the Lithia Classic.
  • The Owls begin a six-game road stretch Wednesday at Simpson.
Bottom Line

Oregon Tech’s shooting created separation, while its ball pressure turned Hope International’s mistakes into points—a formula the Owls will need to sustain during a month away from home.