Oregon State’s second game of the 2026-2027 college basketball contest comes Friday night against Cal Baptist, and the matchup carries an early-season storyline beyond the point spread. The Beavers are a 20.5-point favorite at Gill Coliseum as Justin Joyner continues his first season leading the program.
Oregon State comes in after a 102-point opener
Oregon State arrives with momentum after beating Weber State and scoring 102 points in its last game. Daniel Freitag led the way with 23 points, while seven Oregon State players finished in double figures. Xavion Staton also stood out with 10 points and 13 rebounds for his first career double-double.
That kind of balanced production is a useful sign for a new coaching staff. It suggests Oregon State is already getting contributions from multiple spots, which matters in a season where the Beavers are still establishing rotation patterns under Joyner.
Cal Baptist enters with a new coach and recent success
Cal Baptist also brings a fresh look into the matchup. Before the current season, Rick Croy left for Arizona State and Kyle Getter took over at Cal Baptist. Dominic Lippi was on Cal Baptist's staff under Croy for the previous three seasons, giving the Lancers at least some continuity despite the head coaching change.
The Lancers have recent proof they can compete at a high level. Last season, Cal Baptist won 25 games, captured the WAC Tournament title and reached its first Division I NCAA Tournament. That background makes this a meaningful early test for Oregon State, even with the Beavers favored at home.
What to watch in Corvallis
The location is set, the spread is clear and both teams are navigating coaching transitions. Friday’s game at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis gives Oregon State another chance to show that its opening performance was not a one-night burst, while Cal Baptist gets an immediate measuring stick under Getter.
For Oregon State, the bigger question is whether the offensive balance from the Weber State game carries over. For Cal Baptist, the challenge is adjusting to a new coach while trying to match the pace and scoring punch the Beavers showed in their opener.
