Date: 02/18/2014 04:59 AM
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Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
PASCO, Wash. (AP) – Former professional football player Clint Didier says he’ll run for Congress. Didier, who ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the Senate in 2010, announced yesterday that he’ll seek the 4th District seat being vacated by Rep. Doc Hastings. Didier won two Super Bowl rings with the Washington Redskins.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Atonye Nyingifa tied her career-high with 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead UCLA to a 103-83 win over Oregon yesterday. Nyingifa had 34 points when the Bruins (12-14, 6-8 Pac-12) rallied to beat the Ducks last month. Ariel Thomas had 28 points for Oregon (13-12, 4-10), while Jillian Alleyne had 24 points and 12 rebounds, moving into first place on the school and conference single-season rebound list. She also had six steals and four blocks.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Joseph Young scored 25 points as Oregon took a commanding lead early and held off archrival Oregon State for a 93-83 win on Sunday. Mike Moser added 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds for Oregon (16-8, 4-8 Pac-12), which had five players in double figures. Eric Moreland led Oregon State with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Kelsey Plum scored 19 points, including three clutch free throws, as Washington pulled out a 67-66 win at Utah on Sunday. Plum’s free throws allowed the Huskies (15-10, 8-6 Pac 12) to survive a 3 from Chiera Dunbar with 2 seconds left for Utah (10-15, 3-11). Jazmine Davis added 17 points for Washington.
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