via Oregon State Athletic CommunicationsLOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Oregon State men’s basketball team claimed a hard-fought 72-69 road victory over LMU Wednesday evening in Los Angeles. Oregon State shot 49.1 percent from the floor and 40.9 percent from 3-point range. The Beavers trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half, before coming back to claim the victory. An early Oregon State scoring drought allowed LMU to open up a 15-5 advantage. The Lions were back within three at the game’s final media break, but Oregon State was able to maintain control, claiming the three-point win.