Oregon Holds Off Washington State

Oregon withstood a late Washington State rally led by Bennie Seltzer to beat the Cougars, 82-68, Sunday in a Pacific 10 Conference game.

Oregon led, 60-52, with seven minutes to play. That’s when Seltzer made three three-point baskets and a free throw in a span of 75 seconds to cut the lead to 64-62, but the Ducks then scored 11 consecutive points to take a 75-62 lead with 2:35 left.

Seltzer, who led all scorers with 25 points, scored nine in the first half and 16 in the final nine minutes of the game. Washington State’s only other player in double figures was Darryl Woods with 10.

Terrell Brandon led Oregon with 19 points. Keith Reynolds scored 18 points and Kevin Mixon had 17 for the Ducks.

The Cougars’ only lead was 4-3. Except for a 12-12 tie, Oregon led the rest of the way.

The victory gives Oregon a record of 4-3 in the Pac-10 and 9-7 overall. Washington State is 1-7 and 7-11.