Date: 02/25/2016 04:59 AM
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Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Elgin Cook scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half to lead No. 13 Oregon to a 76-62 victory over Washington State last night. Chris Boucher had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Dillon Brooks added 17 points for the Ducks, who set a school record with their 24th consecutive home win. Along with No. 9 Arizona’s 75-72 loss at Colorado, the Ducks also regained sole possession of the Pac-12 lead with three games remaining. Que Johnson led the Cougars with 19 points before fouling out midway through the second half.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Stephen Thompson scored 18 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer just before the buzzer, as Oregon State defeated Washington 82-81 last night. Oregon State inbounded the ball with 3.3 seconds left, trailing by two, as Thompson went the length of the court and heaved up a contested shot from the 3-point line. He appeared to shuffle his feet prior to the shot but it was not called. Drew Eubanks added 17 points with 13 rebounds, Gary Payton II had 15 points, 10 rebounds and five steals, and Tres Tinkle scored 16 for the Beavers.
UNDATED (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Houston Rockets tonight in Moda Center. The Trail Blazers are coming off a 112-104 victory against the Brooklyn nets and are on a six-game winning streak.
UNDATED (AP) – The Vancouver Canucks will face off against the Ottawa Senators tonight in Rogers Arena. The Canucks are coming off a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
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