Oregon State Beavers and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers square off in Makawao, Hawaii

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-1) vs. Oregon State Beavers (3-7, 0-1 WCC)

Makawao, Hawaii; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State faces Western Kentucky in Makawao, Hawaii.

The Beavers have a 3-6 record in non-conference games. Oregon State is 1-5 in games decided by 10 points or more.

The Hilltoppers have an 8-1 record against non-conference oppponents. Western Kentucky has a 6-0 record against teams above .500.

Oregon State is shooting 39.5% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points lower than the 41.0% Western Kentucky allows to opponents. Western Kentucky has shot at a 45.5% clip from the field this season, 5.2 percentage points above the 40.3% shooting opponents of Oregon State have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: AJ Marotte is shooting 34.8% and averaging 11.8 points for the Beavers.

Alexis Mead is averaging 15.4 points, 3.8 assists and 2.8 steals for the Hilltoppers.

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