SB Nation Seattle - Washington Takes Home Pac-10 Tournament Title With 77-75 Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48997/seattle-fave.png2011-03-12T10:59:28-08:00http://seattle.sbnation.com/rss/stream/17994912011-03-12T10:59:28-08:002011-03-12T10:59:28-08:00Pac-10 Tournament Bracket Update: Arizona, Washington Survive Semifinals, Face Off For Championship
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<p>The Pac-10’s automatic bid into the <span class="caps">NCAA</span> Tournament is on the line on Saturday as Washington and Arizona face-off in the Pac-10 Tournament Championship. Both teams took care of business on Friday night, with Arizona sliding by <span class="caps">USC</span> and Washington putting away Oregon down the stretch. They battle it out for the third time this season after splitting the regular season series, this time with higher stakes.</p>
<p>It wasn’t a big win, but the Wildcats escaped a <span class="caps">USC</span> team without its head coach. Kevin O’Neill didn’t make it to the semifinal matchup after an altercation on Thursday night with an Arizona booster. Derrick Williams scored 20 points for Arizona in 67-62 win in the first of two semifinals.</p>
<p>Washington handled rival Oregon in the nightcap, cruising to a 69-51 win. Freshmen C.J. Wilcox and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124639/terrence-ross" class="sbn-auto-link">Terrence Ross</a> led the way with 14 and 13 points, respectively. Isaiah Thomas had a double-double again on Friday night with 10 points and a game-high 12 assists.</p>
<p>The Huskies and Wildcats hit the court with an automatic <span class="caps">NCAA</span> Tournament bid on the line in the Pac-10 Championship at 3 p.m. on <span class="caps">CBS</span>.</p>
<p><strong>First round: Wednesday, March 9</strong></p>
<p>No. 9 Oregon State Beavers def. No. 8 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/stanford-cardinal" class="sbn-auto-link">Stanford Cardinal</a>, 69-67<br> No. 7 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/oregon-ducks" class="sbn-auto-link">Oregon Ducks</a> def. No. 10 Arizona State Sun Devils, 76-69</p>
<p><strong>Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 10</strong></p>
<p>No. 4 <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans def No. 5 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/california-golden-bears" class="sbn-auto-link">California Golden Bears</a>, 70-56<br> No. 1 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Wildcats</a> def No. 9 Oregon State, 78-69<br> No. 7 Oregon Ducks def. No. 2 <span class="caps">UCLA</span> Bruins, 76-59<br> No. 3 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/washington-huskies" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Huskies</a> def. No. 6 Washington State Cougars, 89-87</p>
<p><strong>Semifinals: Friday, March 11</strong></p>
<p>Arizona def. <span class="caps">USC</span>,67-62<br> Washington def. Oregon, 69-51</p>
<p><strong>Finals: Saturday, March 12</strong></p>
<p>Semifinal winners, 3 p.m., <span class="caps">CBS</span></p>
<p>For more on the tournament, including the latest news and bracket updates, check out the rest of our <a target="new" href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/7/2035450/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-schedule-tv-information-results">2011 Pac-10 tournament</a> StoryStream</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/12/2046554/pac-10-tournament-bracket-arizona-washington-pac-10-championship-scheduleBrian Floyd2011-03-11T17:52:10-08:002011-03-11T17:52:10-08:00Pac-10 Tournament 2011 Bracket, Schedule: Washington Huskies, Oregon Ducks Face Off In Second Semifinal
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<p>Fresh off an <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2043761/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-klay-thompson-record-washington-washington-state-score-stats" target="new">89-87 win over in-state rival Washington State</a> on Thursday night, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> hit the court again, this time against an out of state rival. The Huskies are set to take-on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/oregon-ducks">Oregon Ducks</a> on Friday evening in the second, and final, semifinal in the Pac-10 Tournament with a berth in the championship on the line. The Huskies are two wins away from ensuring themselves an <span class="caps">NCAA</span> Tournament berth, though Thursday’s win may have solidified UW’s spot in the Big Dance.</p>
<p>Oregon made its way to the semifinals with two wins in two days, a daunting task in itself. On Wednesday, the <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2041546/pac-10-basketball-tournament-2011-bracket-update-oregon-arizona-state-score-stats" target="new">Ducks dispatched Arizona State in the opening round matchup</a>, moving on to face <span class="caps">UCLA</span> in the quarterfinals. Oregon continued to roll against the Bruins, <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2043536/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-update-oregon-ucla-basketball-score-stats" target="new">shocking <span class="caps">UCLA</span> in a 17-point win</a>. The road to the Pac-10 championship is never easy as a play-in team and Oregon is trying to become the first team to play in the championship from that spot.</p>
<p>It’s going to be a late night at Staples Center again as Washington and Oregon bring up the rear, playing in the final game of the evening. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m., but may be delayed depending on how long the first game of the evening runs. Both games will be carried live on <span class="caps">FSN</span>.</p>
<p>For more on the Huskies, check out SB Nation’s <a href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com" target="new">UW Dawg Pound</a>. To connect with Oregon fans, visit SB Nation’s <a href="http://www.addictedtoquack.com" target="new">Addicted To Quack</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Semifinals: Friday, March 11</strong></p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> vs. Arizona, 6 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span><br>
Oregon vs. Washington, 8:30 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span></p>
<p><strong>Finals: Saturday, March 12</strong></p>
<p>Semifinal winners, 3 p.m., <span class="caps">CBS</span></p>
<p>For more on the tournament, including the latest news and bracket updates, check out the rest of our 2011 Pac-10 tournament StoryStream</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2045428/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-schedule-washington-huskies-oregon-ducks-previewBrian Floyd2011-03-11T16:59:45-08:002011-03-11T16:59:45-08:002011 Pac-10 Tournament Bracket: USC, Arizona Paired In The First Semifinal Matchup
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<p>The semifinals of the Pac-10 Tournament are set, with the <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> kicking off all the actions at 6 p.m. on Friday evening. <span class="caps">USC</span> took care of business on Thursday, <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2042899/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-and-results-usc-cal-score-stats" target="new">easily handling the California Golden Bears in a 14-point win</a>. Arizona, on the other hand, faced a <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2043159/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-update-arizona-oregon-score-stats" target="new">tougher than expected test from Oregon State</a>, but came away a nine-point winner in the other quarterfinal.</p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> will be without its head coach on Friday after <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2045334/kevin-oneill-suspended-pac-10-tournament-usc-trojans" target="new">Kevin O’Neill was suspended for the remainder of the Pac-10 Tournament</a> just hours before the semifinal matchup. O’Neill was involved in an altercation following the Trojans quarterfinal win over Cal on Thursday. O’Neill had previously coach at Arizona, but was succeeded by current Arizona head coach Sean Miller.</p>
<p>The action gets underway at 6 p.m. on <span class="caps">FSN</span> from Staples Center. Check out the rest of the bracket and schedule as the Pac-10 Tournament nears a close.</p>
<p><strong>First round: Wednesday, March 9</strong></p>
<p>No. 9 Oregon State Beavers def. No. 8 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/stanford-cardinal">Stanford Cardinal</a>, 69-67<br>
No. 7 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/oregon-ducks">Oregon Ducks</a> def. No. 10 Arizona State Sun Devils, 76-69</p>
<p><strong>Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 10</strong></p>
<p>No. 4 <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans def No. 5 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/california-golden-bears">California Golden Bears</a>, 70-56<br>
No. 1 Arizona Wildcats def No. 9 Oregon State, 78-69<br>
No. 7 Oregon Ducks def. No. 2 <span class="caps">UCLA</span> Bruins, 76-59<br>
No. 3 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> def. No. 6 Washington State Cougs, 89-87</p>
<p><strong>Semifinals: Friday, March 11</strong></p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> vs. Arizona, 6 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span><br>
Oregon vs. Washington, 8:30 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span></p>
<p><strong>Finals: Saturday, March 12</strong></p>
<p>Semifinal winners, 3 p.m., <span class="caps">CBS</span></p>
<p>For more on the tournament, including the latest news and bracket updates, check out the rest of our <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/7/2035450/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-schedule-tv-information-results" target="new">2011 Pac-10 tournament</a> StoryStream</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2045343/2011-pac-10-tournament-bracket-schedule-usc-arizona-preview-kevin-oneillBrian Floyd2011-03-11T16:52:17-08:002011-03-11T16:52:17-08:00Kevin O'Neill Suspended For The Remainder Of The Pac-10 Tournament
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<p><span class="caps">USC</span> is moving on in the Pac-10 Tournament, but will be without head coach Kevin O’Neill. Following an altercation with an Arizona booster on Thursday night, O’Neill was suspend by <span class="caps">USC</span> and will not be with the team for the remainder of the Pac-10 Tournament. The booster, who reportedly has a history with O’Neill, was spotted by the <span class="caps">USC</span> head coach outside a hotel following the Trojan’s win over Cal on Thursday evening. There’s been no word on what sparked the argument, but the two engaged in a verbal altercation.</p>
<p>O’Neill <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/news/story?id=6206993" target="new">released a statement on Friday</a> apologizing for his behavior and for letting his team down.</p>
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<p>“I want to apologize to my team, our university and our fans for my involvement last night in an incident with a fan,” O’Neill said in a statement Friday.</p>
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<p>The Trojans are on the <span class="caps">NCAA</span> Tournament bubble and likely need to win the Pac-10 Tournament Championship to make it into the Big Dance. <span class="caps">USC</span> took the first step on Thursday, easily defeating Cal in the first quarterfinal matchup. On Friday, the test gets tougher as the Trojans take on top-seeded Arizona in the first of two semifinals.</p>
<p>Assistant coach Bob Cantu will handle the coaching duties for the remainder of the tournament. O’Neill said he plans to head home and watch the games from the comfort of the couch with his wife. The Trojans and Wildcats hit the court on Friday night at 6 p.m. on <span class="caps">FSN</span>.</p>
<p>For more from Los Angeles, check out the rest of our <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/7/2035450/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-schedule-tv-information-results" target="new">Pac-10 Tournament</a> StoryStream.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2045334/kevin-oneill-suspended-pac-10-tournament-usc-trojansBrian Floyd2011-03-11T11:00:03-08:002011-03-11T11:00:03-08:00Pac-10 Tournament 2011: Bracket, Schedule, TV Information For Friday's Matchups
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<p>The Pac-10 Tournament enters the semifinal round on Friday as four teams hit the court with a shot at the finals on the line. Washington, Oregon, Arizona and <span class="caps">USC</span> are left, playing with an automatic bid to the <span class="caps">NCAA</span> Tournament on the line. It all gets started on Friday evening on <span class="caps">FSN</span>.</p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> opened the action in the first of four games on Thursday, <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2042899/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-and-results-usc-cal-score-stats" target="new">knocking off the California Golden Bears with smothering defense</a>. The end result was an easy 14-point win and a trip to the semifinals for the Trojans. <span class="caps">USC</span> will meet Arizona, who <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2043159/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-update-arizona-oregon-score-stats" target="new">handled a pesky Oregon State team on Thursday with a little help from Derrick Williams</a>.</p>
<p>The action heated up in th evening session as Oregon pulled off the first big upset of the tournament, knocking off <span class="caps">UCLA</span> in a blowout. The Ducks were in control for the duration, <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2043536/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-update-oregon-ucla-basketball-score-stats" target="new">cruising to a 17-point win behind E.J. Singler’s career-high 24 points</a>.</p>
<p>In the nightcap, Washington and Washington State put on a show as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53727/klay-thompson">Klay Thompson</a> and Isaiah Thomas battled it out with bragging rights and <span class="caps">NCAA</span> Tournament chances on the line. <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2043761/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-klay-thompson-record-washington-washington-state-score-stats" target="new">Thompson finished with a Pac-10 Tournament record 43 points</a>, but it wasn’t enough as the <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2044417/washington-basketball-huskies-rally-win-wsu-cougars" target="new">Huskies outlasted the Cougars, 89-87</a>. Thomas finished with a team-high 21 points and 12 assists, with all five starters in double-figures.</p>
<p>The semifinals get underway at 6 p.m. on <span class="caps">FSN</span> as <span class="caps">USC</span> and Arizona tip-off the day’s action. Washington and Oregon — another rivalry game — caps the day at 8:30.</p>
<p>To connect with Washington fans, visit SB Nation’s <a href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com" target="new">UW Dawg Pound</a>. To visit with Washington State fans, check out <a href="http://www.cougcenter.com" target="new">CougCenter</a>.</p>
<p><strong>First round: Wednesday, March 9</strong></p>
<p>No. 9 Oregon State Beavers def. No. 8 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/stanford-cardinal">Stanford Cardinal</a>, 69-67<br>
No. 7 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/oregon-ducks">Oregon Ducks</a> def. No. 10 Arizona State Sun Devils, 76-69</p>
<p><strong>Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 10</strong></p>
<p>No. 4 <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans def No. 5 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/california-golden-bears">California Golden Bears</a>, 70-56<br>
No. 1 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> def No. 9 Oregon State, 78-69<br>
No. 7 Oregon Ducks def. No. 2 <span class="caps">UCLA</span> Bruins, 76-59<br>
No. 3 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> def. No. 6 Washington State Cougs, 89-87</p>
<p>Semifinals: Friday, March 11</p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> vs. Arizona, 6 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span><br>
Oregon vs. Washington, 8:30 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span></p>
<p><strong>Finals: Saturday, March 12</strong></p>
<p>Semifinal winners, 3 p.m., <span class="caps">CBS</span></p>
<p>For more on the tournament, including the latest news and bracket updates, check out the rest of our <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/7/2035450/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-schedule-tv-information-results" target="new">2011 Pac-10 tournament</a> StoryStream.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2044581/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-schedule-tv-information-fridayBrian Floyd2011-03-11T04:00:26-08:002011-03-11T04:00:26-08:00Pac-10 Tournament 2011 Bracket Update: Klay Thompson Sets Pac-10 Record, Washington Moves On
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<p>Klay Thompson gave it all he could for the Washington State Cougars on Thursday night, but the Washington Huskies had just enough in the tank to squeak by in an 89-87 win at Staples Center. Thompson set a new Pac-10 Tournament scoring record, finishing with 43 of the Cougars 89 points. Despite his efforts, the supporting cast for Washington State wasn't able to break the Washington defense as the Huskies' guards stepped up in critical moments to pull-off the win and advance to the semifinals.</p>
<p>Isaiah Thomas was an iron-man for the Huskies, as expected, playing all 40 minutes and finishing with 21 points and 11 assists. All five starters were in double-figures for the Huskies, with Terrence Ross adding 17, C.J. Wilcox and Matthew Bryan-Amaning adding 16 apiece and Justin Holiday pitching in 12. Holiday had a double-double, grabbing a team-high 10 rebounds.</p>
<p>Thompson carried the Cougars, connecting on 8-14 threes and 15-29 from the field. DeAngelo Casto just missed a double-double, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds. Faisal Aden added 17 points off the bench. Outside of those three, scoring was few and far between as the Huskies swarming defense slowed the Cougars all night.</p>
<p>For Washington State, hopes of an NCAA Tournament bid are over as the Cougs head hope and await their NIT seeding. Washington likely locked up an NCAA bid and will move on to face Oregon on Friday night.</p>
<p>Here's the full schedule and bracket for Friday's games.</p>
<p><strong>First round: Wednesday, March 9</strong></p>
<p>No. 9 Oregon State Beavers def. No. 8 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/stanford-cardinal">Stanford Cardinal</a>, 69-67<br> No. 7 Oregon Ducks def. No. 10 Arizona State Sun Devils, 76-69</p>
<p><strong>Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 10</strong></p>
<p>No. 4 <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans def No. 5 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/california-golden-bears">California Golden Bears</a>, 70-56<br> No. 1 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> def No. 9 Oregon State, 78-69<br> No. 7 Oregon Ducks def. No. 2 <span class="caps">UCLA</span> Bruins, 76-59<br> No. 3 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> def. No. 6 Washington State Cougs, 89-87</p>
<p><strong>Semifinals: Friday, March 11</strong></p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> vs. Arizona, 6 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span><br> Oregon vs. Washington, 8:30 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span></p>
<p><strong>Finals: Saturday, March 12</strong></p>
<p>Semifinal winners, 3 p.m., <span class="caps">CBS</span></p>
<p>For more on the tournament, including the latest news and bracket updates, check out the rest of our <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/7/2035450/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-schedule-tv-information-results" target="_blank">2011 Pac-10 tournament</a> StoryStream.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/11/2043761/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-klay-thompson-record-washington-washington-state-score-statsBrian Floyd2011-03-10T20:11:24-08:002011-03-10T20:11:24-08:00Pac-10 Tournament 2011 Bracket Update: Oregon Stuns UCLA, 76-59
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/oregon-ducks">Oregon Ducks</a> weren’t expected to make a lot of noise in the Pac-10 Tournament, especially with the <span class="caps">UCLA</span> Bruins waiting for them in the second round. But the Ducks took control early at Staples Center in Los Angeles, smacking the Bruins in the mouth and never taking their foot off the gas in a 76-59 win.</p>
<p>Oregon was unconscious from the field at times, shooting 50 percent while holding the Bruins to a 34.5 percent shooting. The Ducks took a 14-point lead into the half and never looked back, outplaying <span class="caps">UCLA</span> throughout and pulling off the upset over the second-ranked Bruins.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100875/e-j-singler">E.J. Singler</a> finished with a career-high 24 points on shooting, including from beyond the arc and from the free throw line. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100872/malcolm-armstead">Malcolm Armstead</a> added 13 points and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53403/garrett-sim">Garrett Sim</a> chipped in 10. Singler also finished with a team-high eight rebounds for the Ducks.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100903/tyler-honeycutt">Tyler Honeycutt</a> was about the only threat for the Bruins on the offensive end, scoring a team-high 19 points. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100900/reeves-nelson">Reeves Nelson</a> added seven points, with Jerime Anderson chipping in eight off the bench. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53689/malcolm-lee">Malcolm Lee</a>, hampered by a knee injury, finished with just six points.</p>
<p>Oregon moves on to face the winner of Thursday night’s late game between Washington and Washington State. The Bruins are still safely in the tournament, with time to rest as they head home following Thursday’s loss.</p>
<p><strong>First round: Wednesday, March 9</strong></p>
<p>No. 9 Oregon State Beavers def. No. 8 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/stanford-cardinal">Stanford Cardinal</a>, 69-67<br>
No. 7 Oregon Ducks def. No. 10 Arizona State Sun Devils, 76-69</p>
<p><strong>Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 10</strong></p>
<p>No. 4 <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans def No. 5 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/california-golden-bears">California Golden Bears</a>, 70-56<br>
No. 1 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> def No. 9 Oregon State, 78-69<br>
No. 7 Oregon Ducks def. No. 2 <span class="caps">UCLA</span> Bruins, 76-59<br>
No. 3 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> vs. No. 6 Washington State Cougs, 8:30 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span></p>
<p><strong>Semifinals: Friday, March 11</strong></p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> vs. Arizona, 6 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span><br>
Oregon vs. Washington/Washington State, 8:30 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span></p>
<p><strong>Finals: Saturday, March 12</strong></p>
<p>Semifinal winners, 3 p.m., <span class="caps">CBS</span></p>
<p>For more on the tournament, including the latest news and bracket updates, check out the rest of our 2011 Pac-10 tournament StoryStream.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2043536/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-update-oregon-ucla-basketball-score-statsBrian Floyd2011-03-10T16:42:01-08:002011-03-10T16:42:01-08:00Pac-10 Tournament 2011 Bracket Update: Arizona Rallies To Drop Oregon State, 78-69
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<p>The Oregon State Beavers jumped out to a surprising lead early in the first half before the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Wildcats</a> came storming back, showing why they were the top-ranked Pac-10 team this season. Arizona’s talent was on display as Pac-10 player of the year Derrick Williams dominated from all over the floor in a 78-69 win to advance to the semifinals of the Pac-10 Tournament.</p>
<p>The game turned in the second half when Oregon State forward <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100886/joe-burton" class="sbn-auto-link">Joe Burton</a>, who had nine points, five rebounds and four assists, was ejected for throwing a high elbow then slapping an Arizona player. At the same time, Jared Cunningham, the Beavers leading scorer against Arizona, was forced to leave the court for an extended period of time with severe leg cramps. Without Cunningham and Burton, Oregon State was punch-less on both ends of the floor as Arizona pushed its lead further into double-digits.</p>
<p>Pac-10 player of the year Derrick Williams led the way for the Wildcats with 22 points and seven rebounds. Williams put on a shooting display, hitting 5-6 from three-point range and 8-12 overall. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100845/kevin-parrom" class="sbn-auto-link">Kevin Parrom</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100846/lamont-jones" class="sbn-auto-link">Lamont Jones</a> were also in double-figures with 13 points apiece. Hill finished with a game-high 12 rebounds.</p>
<p>Jared Cunningham, back in a starting role, and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124130/ahmad-starks" class="sbn-auto-link">Ahmad Starks</a> led the Beavers again on Thursday afternoon, finishing with 23 and 17 points, respectively. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124134/devon-collier" class="sbn-auto-link">Devon Collier</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/28948/omari-johnson" class="sbn-auto-link">Omari Johnson</a> each had a team-high six rebounds, as well. Outside of Cunningham and Starks, the Beavers were unable to find any kind of offense, a problem compounded by the loss of Burton, taking away Oregon State’s inside presence.</p>
<p>Arizona moves on to face <span class="caps">USC</span> in the first of two semifinals on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. on <span class="caps">FSN</span>.</p>
<p><strong>First round: Wednesday, March 9</strong></p>
<p>No. 9 Oregon State Beavers def. No. 8 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/stanford-cardinal" class="sbn-auto-link">Stanford Cardinal</a>, 69-67<br> No. 7 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/oregon-ducks" class="sbn-auto-link">Oregon Ducks</a> def. No. 10 Arizona State Sun Devils, 76-69</p>
<p><strong>Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 10</strong></p>
<p>No. 4 <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans def No. 5 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/california-golden-bears" class="sbn-auto-link">California Golden Bears</a>, 70-56<br> No. 1 Arizona Wildcats def No. 9 Oregon State, 78-69<br> No. 2 <span class="caps">UCLA</span> Bruins vs. No. 7 Oregon 6 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span><br> No. 3 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/washington-huskies" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Huskies</a> vs. No. 6 Washington State Cougs, 8:30 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span></p>
<p><strong>Semifinals: Friday, March 11</strong></p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> vs. Arizona, 6 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span><br> <span class="caps">UCLA</span>/Oregon vs. Washington/Washington State, 8:30 p.m., <span class="caps">FSN</span></p>
<p><strong>Finals: Saturday, March 12</strong></p>
<p>Semifinal winners, 3 p.m., <span class="caps">CBS</span></p>
<p>For more on the tournament, including the latest news and bracket updates, check out the rest of our 2011 Pac-10 tournament StoryStream.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/3/10/2043159/pac-10-tournament-2011-bracket-update-arizona-oregon-score-statsBrian Floyd