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Enters transfer portal Samar has entered the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Samar will test out new options after playing his freshman campaign with Oregon State. In the 2025-26 season, the 6-foot-6 guard averaged 4.7 points and 1.9 rebounds on 16.4 minutes per game.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Samar will be available for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Samar, who has missed the last three games due to a leg injury, will be available for Sunday's WCC quarterfinal matchup. He figures to come off the bench, as he has in 21 of his last 22 appearances. He's averaging 4.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 17.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out through regular season Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle said Samar is set to be out for the remainder of the regular season with a right leg injury, per The Oregonian.

Impact Tinkle also said that Samar being healthy for the WCC tournament is also a long shot, so it's likely he could be out for the remainder of his freshman campaign. The 6-foot-6 guard has appeared in 26 games this season, averaging 4.9 points and 2.0 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Christofilis scores 16 off the bench, Seattle U takes down Oregon State 60-50

John Christofilis scored 16 points off the bench to lead the Seattle University Redhawks past the Oregon State Beavers 60-50

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Johan Munch, Matija Samar lead Oregon State over San Diego 78-76 in OT

Johan Munch scored 15 points and Matija Samar added six in overtime as Oregon State knocked off San Diego 78-76

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Josiah Lake II scores 13, Oregon State takes down Loyola Marymount 72-69

Led by Josiah Lake II's 13 points, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 72-69

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Returns Saturday Samar (knee) recorded zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound across five minutes during Saturday's 67-57 win over Montana State.

Impact Samar finally made his return to the court after a knee injury kept him sidelined for back-to-back games. The freshman guard played a season-low five minutes in the double-digit win, but it's likely due to him being eased back into play. He'll look to ramp up his usage this Wednesday versus Sam Houston.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Samar (knee) is nearing a return from a sprained MCL, per Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.

Impact Coming off back-to-back missed games due to a sprained MCL, Samar is expected to make his return to action next week. The 6-foot-6 freshman averaged 5.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game for the Beavers prior to going down. His timeline sets him up for a return against Sam Houston State next Wednesday.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lake scores 22, Oregon State takes down UIC 76-73

Led by Josiah Lake's 22 points, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the UIC Flames 76-73 on Friday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press