Pope sparks Oregon State to 60-52 victory over Colorado
- Jan. 29, 2023 01:06 AM EST
Colorado forward Tristan da Silva, center, shoots off of a rebound as Oregon State's Tyler Bilodeau, left, and Glenn Taylor Jr. defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Oregon State won 60-52. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado forward Tristan da Silva, center, shoots off of a rebound as Oregon State's Tyler Bilodeau, left, and Glenn Taylor Jr. defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Oregon State won 60-52. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado coach Tad Boyle argues with an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Oregon State won 60-52. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado guard Luke O'Brien, right, and Oregon State guard Dexter Akanno, left, reach for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Oregon State won 60-52. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado forward Tristan da Silva (23) drives to the basket as Oregon State forward Rodrigue Andela defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Oregon State won 60-52. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado guard J'Vonne Hadley (13) blocks a shot by Oregon State guard Dexter Akanno (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado guard KJ Simpson (2) celebrates a basket against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State center KC Ibekwe (24) is helped up from the floor during a celebration of the team's 60-52 win over Colorado in an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado center Lawson Lovering (34) is fouled by Oregon State center KC Ibekwe (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Oregon State won 60-52. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado guard J'Vonne Hadley (13) blocks a shot by Oregon State forward Michael Rataj (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Oregon State won 60-52. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State forward Tyler Bilodeau, left, and Colorado center Lawson Lovering (34) scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle calls out to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Colorado in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State guard Jordan Pope (0) drives to the basket past Colorado guard Nique Clifford (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Colorado guard Jalen Gabbidon (3) drives to the basket as Oregon State guard Nick Krass (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jordan Pope scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Oregon State rallied to beat Colorado 60-52 on Saturday night.

Pope, who missed all three of his 3-pointers in the first half, sank 5 of 7 in the second for the Beavers (9-13, 3-8 Pac-12 Conference). Glenn Taylor Jr. pitched in with 14 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season and the second of his career.

Tristan da Silva notched his second double-double for the Buffaloes (12-11, 4-8), scoring 22 points with 15 rebounds. Da Silva made 9 of 21 shots with four 3-pointers. J'Vonne Hadley totaled 11 points and seven rebounds.

Da Silva had seven points and Ethan Wright came off the bench to score six as Colorado took a 26-25 lead into halftime. The Buffaloes led by seven midway through the half. Michael Rataj hit a 3-pointer to pull the Beavers even at 22 with 3:36 to go. Wright answered with a 3-pointer and Hadley made 1 of 2 free throws before Nick Krass hit a 3-pointer with 31 seconds left to get Oregon State within a point.

Pope sank three straight 3-pointers, Oregon State turned a three-point deficit into a 40-36 lead with 11:13 left to play, and the Beavers never trailed again. Pope followed a Taylor layup with his fourth 3-pointer over a span of 4:38 to give Oregon State its biggest lead at 45-36 with 8:50 left to play.

Oregon State shot 38% overall to Colorado's 35%. Both teams made seven 3-pointers although the Buffaloes needed six more attempts than the Beavers.

UP NEXT

Oregon State: The Beavers head to the desert to play Arizona State on Thursday and No. 6 Arizona on Saturday.

Colorado: The Buffaloes return home to host California on Thursday and Stanford on Sunday.

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