Washington State’s D.J. Shelton attempts to save the ball while under duress from Olu Ashaolu during Oregon’s 78-69 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Devoe Joseph is introduced to Matthew Knight Arena before Oregon’s 78-69 victory over Washington State. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Carlos Emory leans back for a shot during the close final minutes of Oregon’s 78-69 win against Washington State Saturday afternoon. Emory ended the game with a total of 12 points and eight rebounds. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Devoe Joseph and E.J. Singler defend WSU’s Brock Motum during Oregon’s 79-68 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Devoe Joseph drives past Washington State guard Reggie Moore for a layup during Oregon’s 78-69 win Saturday afternoon. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Washington State guard Reggie Moore drives to the hoop for a dunk against the Ducks on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Moore helped the Cougars keep up with Oregon until late in the second half when the Ducks broke away to win 78-69. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Frustrated, Oregon Coach Dana Altman yells to motivate his players in the first half against Washington State on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The teams traded leads throughout the game until the Ducks broke away late in the second half to win 78-69. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon forward E.J. Singler takes a shot from three-point range – where he went 4 for 6 with 23 total points – against Washington State on Saturday, February 11, 2012. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Tyrone Nared holds back Washington State guard Reggie Moore to recover a pass during Oregon’s 78-69 win Saturday afternoon. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
E.J. Singler splits the defense to attempt a layup during Oregon’s 78-69 victory over Washington State. SIngler lead the ducks with 23 points. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Olu Ashaolu and Washington State’s D.J. Shelton chase a ball out of bounds during Oregon’s 78-69 win against Washington State Saturday afternoon. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Washington State’s Mike Ladd strips the ball from Oregon forward E.J. Singler during Oregon’s 78-69 win against Washington State Saturday afternoon. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Garrett Sim and Washington State guard DaVonte Lacy move to save a ball from going out of bounds during Oregon’s 78-69 win against Washington State Saturday afternoon. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Carlos Emory struggles to keep possession of the ball against Washington State defenders in Oregon’s 78-69 win on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Emory was productive off the bench for the Ducks, scoring 12 and grabbing 8 rebounds. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon center Tony Woods goes up to block Washington State guard Reggie Moore as the Ducks take the game, 78-69. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Washington State forward Abe Lodwick tries to defend Olu Ashaolu as he drives to the basket in Oregon’s 78-69 win Saturday, February 11, 2012. The Cougars defense proved a challenge for Ashaolu, who finished with only 5 points. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Jonathan Loyd gets a lift from teammate Olu Ashaolu after Oregon hit a big three pointer during their 78-69 victory over Washington State. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Jonathan Loyd leads the team in a post-game cheer after beating Washington State 78-69 Saturday afternoon at Matt Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)