Another top transfer has chosen a new school for the upcoming year has chosen a new school. This time, Michael Rataj has committed to play for Baylor following his time at Oregon State.
Oregon State Beavers forward Michael Rataj, a 6-foot-9 junior who scored 29 points against the Gonzaga Bulldogs earlier this season, entered his name into the transfer portal Tuesday.
It was an up-and-down week for three of the four teams we report on in the WCC. The Zags bounced back with a pair of wins while Saint Mary’s, Oregon State, and Washington State all split.
Saint Mary’s, still undefeated in conference play, continues to exceed expectations without getting the recognition it deserves, having now won 15 straight.
In this weekly notes WCC column, I share my insights on the four teams in our coverage footprint, Gonzaga, Oregon State, Saint Mary’s, and Washington State.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Michael Rataj had a career-high 29 points and Oregon State pulled away late in overtime to beat No. 16 Gonzaga 97-89 on Thursday night.
Michael Rataj scored Oregon State's first eight points of overtime and finished with a career-high 29 to lead the Beavers to a 97-89 upset of No. 16 Gonzaga on Thursday night in West Coast Conference play at Corvallis, Ore.