CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- Eric Moreland and Roberto Nelson scored 14 points apiece to help Oregon State defeat Howard 69-53 Wednesday night.

Devon Collier added 12 points for Oregon State (8-2), which won its fourth straight game and improved to 6-0 at home.

Mike Phillips had 15 points and Prince Okoroh 13 points for Howard (3-9).

Oregon State led by 10 at halftime and never let Howard get closer than eight in the second half. The Beavers used an 8-2 run early in the second half to go up 41-27. They held a double-digit lead the remainder of the game, eventually going up by as many as 23.

Moreland also had 10 rebounds for the Beavers. Nelson had a career-high seven assists.

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