Oregon Wins Opener, 70-59

Kenya Wilkins had 16 points and seven assists as Oregon defeated Oregon State, 70-59, Sunday in Eugene, Ore., in a sluggish conference opener for both teams.

The Oregon point guard scored 11 in the second half as the Ducks (8-4) finally pulled away.

The Beavers (2-8) cut the lead to 35-33 on Sonny Benjamin’s three-point baskets. But Wilkins scored on a driving layup, then stole the ball and tossed it to Jamar Curry for a layup that put Oregon ahead, 39-33.

The Beavers were down only 43-38 with 10:57 to play when they were called for a technical foul for having six players on the court because Sasa Petrovic didn’t realize he was supposed to leave the game.