The Oregon Ducks were up on the Washington State Cougars by as many as 18 points yesterday before squandering their lead and allowing the Cougars to take the lead with just minutes left in the game. In the final 3 minutes of the game it was back and forth with lead changes and ties as the Ducks let down their guard. A pair of free throws by the Ducks gave them a three point lead with 10.9 seconds left and they were able to regain possession and Rivaldo Soares added two more free throws for a 5 point lead. Washington State then turned over the ball and the Ducks ran out the clock. 75-70 was the final score. The Ducks now face UCLA tonight at 6pm with a 5:30 pregame on KCST.
In other tournament action the ASU Sun Devils Stunned 3rd ranked USC 77-72 advancing to play in state rivals Arizona this evening at 830. Arizona defeated Stanford 95-84. UCLA defeated Colorado 80-69.