=== Pondexter, Washington hold off Oregon State ===

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Quincy Pondexter had 20 points and 10 rebounds,
as No. 17 Washington got by Oregon State, 76-70, in the Pac-10 opener for both
schools.

Isaiah Thomas knocked down a trio of three-pointers en route to 19 points
while Venoy Overton added 13 points for the Huskies (10-2, 1-0 Pac-10), who
recorded their fourth consecutive victory and remained perfect at home (10-0).

Roeland Schaftenaar notched 16 points and seven rebounds for the Beavers (6-6,
0-1), who saw their modest two-game win streak stopped.

Calvin Haynes chipped in 15 points and Seth Tarver logged eight points, six
assists and five boards in the loss.

Oregon State shot a better percentage from the field (46.4 percent) than did
Washington (42.4 percent) but attempted 20 free throws compared with the
Huskies' 28.

That proved to be the difference at the end as Pondexter sank four in a row
after the Beavers cut the lead to a single possession at 71-68 with 1:27 to
play.

Haynes broke up the trips to the line with a bucket to keep Oregon State
within striking distance. But ......