WOMEN’S BASKETBALL : USC Uses Big Run to Beat N. Illinois

USC, trailing 12-7 at 16:29 of the first half, used a 19-2 run to take command and defeat Northern Illinois, 91-64, Saturday night at the Lyon Center.

The No. 15 Trojans (3-1) were led by Joni Easterly, who had 17 points. Lisa Leslie added 15 points and Jualeah Woods had 13.

Oregon State 92, CS Long Beach 78--Tanja Kostic scored 25 points to lead the Beavers (6-3) past the 49ers (1-5) at Long Beach.