Date: 12/07/2015 05:00 AM
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Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another, Seattle’s defense didn’t allow a score, and the surging Seahawks won their third straight game Sunday with a 38-7 romp over the Minnesota Vikings. Doug Baldwin had two touchdowns and 94 yards receiving and Thomas Rawls rushed for 101 yards and a score as the Seahawks (7-5) did whatever they wanted with the ball against an injury-depleted Vikings defense.
SEATTLE (AP) – Maddie Manning scored 15 points and had a key block in the final seconds to lead No. 21 Oklahoma past Washington 71-68 on Sunday for its six straight win. Washington’s Kelsey Plum drove to the basket in the final seconds, but Manning blocked the shot and grabbed the rebound. Manning was fouled and hit both free throws with 3.6 seconds left to seal it.
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) – Cody Benzel scored a career-high 23 points and Eastern Washington, which started mostly reserves, took a 104-64 win on Sunday over Great Falls, which fielded a team made up of mainly junior varsity players. Benzel made 7 of 14 3-point attempts. The Eagles (4-3) sank 17 treys, one short of the school record. Seven Eastern Washington players scored in double figures, including Sir Washington with 15 points and nine rebounds and usual starter Felix Von Hofe, also with 15 points.
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) – Washington State’s Josh Hawkinson led all players with 24 points and 10 rebounds in a 91-67 nonconference win over Portland State on Sunday afternoon at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars, coming off a loss to No. 13 Gonzaga, improved to 5-1. Charles Callison scored 12 points for WSU, and Ike Iroegbu had 10.
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