CHARLOTTE AMALIE WEST, U.S. Virgin Islands (Interstat) — Evansville held off Oregon State for a 73-69 men’s basketball victory Friday at the U.V.I. Sports and Fitness Center. The Purple Aces improved to 3-3 while the Beavers fell to 3-2.

Evansville led 30-28 at halftime and maintained its advantage throughout the second half. Bryce Quinet led the Purple Aces with 15 points. For Oregon State, Josiah Lake scored 16 points and Noah Amenhauser added 17 points in the losing effort.