Preview: Southern Oregon Raiders at Bushnell Beacons

EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — The Southern Oregon Raiders look to solidify their position in the Cascade Collegiate Conference standings when they visit the Bushnell Beacons in a key NAIA men’s basketball matchup on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Southern Oregon (14-8) enters on a mixed note, having seen a five-game winning streak snapped in a narrow 73-70 home loss to Lewis-Clark State on Jan. 31. The Raiders had previously won seven of their last eight, showcasing a resilient offense and stout defense.

Bushnell (10-10) seeks consistency after splitting its last four games. The Beacons are coming off a dominant 96-69 road victory at Evergreen on Jan. 31, where their offense clicked efficiently.

A major storyline is the rematch of a Dec. 20, 2025, overtime thriller in Ashland, where Southern Oregon edged Bushnell 77-67. The Raiders will aim for a regular-season sweep.

The game features two impactful players in contrasting roles. Southern Oregon’s Bryce Dyer has been a model of steady production, averaging a near double-double during the recent stretch. He is coming off a 14-rebound performance in the loss to Lewis-Clark State.

For Bushnell, Keenan Reckamp provides a spark, often off the bench. He erupted for 20 points in just 21 minutes in the win over Evergreen, demonstrating his scoring punch. His efficiency will be crucial against a tough Raiders defense.

Southern Oregon’s balance will be tested by a Bushnell team that plays its best at home. The Raiders have relied on contributions from players like Luke Wagstaff and Jace Anderson to complement Dyer. Bushnell counters with its own depth, evidenced by Cory Johnson’s 24-point outing and Kaleb Burnett’s 15-point, 10-rebound double-double in the last game.

With both teams facing challenging conference slates ahead, this contest carries significant weight for postseason positioning. Tipoff is set for Friday night at the Morse Center.