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Motum scores 24 points in Washington State win

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by Michelle Dapper, SWX Anchor/Reporter - bio | email

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) _ Brock Motum had 24 points and nine  rebounds to lead Washington State to an 83-73 win against Oregon State on Thursday night. D.J. Shelton added 14 points for the Cougars (13-11, 5-7 Pac-12), who had lost three of their previous four games. Jared Cunningham had 33 points and six rebounds for Oregon State (15-9, 5-7). Washington State led by 15 points at halftime, and stretched the margin to 59-41 on consecutive baskets, the second by Shelton off a steal with 13:15 left. The Beavers got as close as nine in the closing minutes. Washington State shot 28 of 54 from the field, while Oregon State was 22 of 59.

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  • Washington State Basketball

    Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:56 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:56:09 GMT
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    Ray Lopes has been named assistant men's basketball coach at Washington State University, Cougar Head Coach Ken Bone announced, Tuesday.
    Ray Lopes has been named assistant men's basketball coach at Washington State University, Cougar Head Coach Ken Bone announced, Tuesday.

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    Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:11 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:11:27 GMT
    The honors just keep pouring in for NBA rookie and former Washington State Cougar Klay Thompson.
    The honors just keep pouring in for NBA rookie and former Washington State Cougar Klay Thompson. The current Golden State Warrior was named to this year's NBA All-Rookie Team, the league announced Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, May 22 2012 2:09 AM EDT2012-05-22 06:09:33 GMT
    Former Washington State star Klay Thompson is one of 13 NBA players chosen to play on the USA Men's Select team that will train against the USA Basketball Men's National team. Joining Thompson on the
    Former Washington State star Klay Thompson is one of 13 NBA players chosen to play on the USA Men's Select team that will train against the USA Basketball Men's National team. Joining Thompson on the

  • Sunday, May 20 2012 8:13 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:13:22 GMT
    Dylan Davis retired Taylor Ard with the tying runs on base in the bottom of the ninth to preserve Oregon State's 7-5 victory over Washington State, Sunday.
    Dylan Davis retired Taylor Ard with the tying runs on base in the bottom of the ninth to preserve Oregon State's 7-5 victory over Washington State, Sunday.

  • Saturday, May 19 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-05-20 03:00:23 GMT
    PULLMAN, Wash. –  P.J. Jones hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to give Washington State a 9-5 win over Oregon State Saturday afternoon.
    PULLMAN, Wash. –  P.J. Jones hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to give Washington State a 9-5 win over Oregon State Saturday afternoon.

  • Saturday, May 19 2012 2:07 AM EDT2012-05-19 06:07:58 GMT
    PULLMAN, Wash. – Oregon State belted three home runs in the first two innings building an early lead on the way to a 10-2 victory over Washington State.
    PULLMAN, Wash. – Oregon State belted three home runs in the first two innings building an early lead on the way to a 10-2 victory over Washington State.

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    Thursday, May 17 2012 5:29 PM EDT2012-05-17 21:29:02 GMT
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    As part of the restructuring, assistant coach Jeff Hironaka will move to the position of director of player development/special assistant to the head coach.
    As part of the restructuring, assistant coach Jeff Hironaka will move to the position of director of player development/special assistant to the head coach.

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    Thursday, May 17 2012 3:59 PM EDT2012-05-17 19:59:19 GMT
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    James Hunter, originally from Australia, has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete with the Washington State University men's basketball team beginning next season
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  • Washington State Football

    Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:55 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:55:10 GMT
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    Washington State's season opener against BYU is no longer on September 1. And it is no longer TBA in the TV category. The game is on national television.
    Washington State's season opener against BYU is no longer on September 1. And it is no longer TBA in the TV category. The game is on national television.

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    Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:21 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:21:01 GMT
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    Mead High graduate and current Washington State football player Aaron Dunn is leaving Pullman, and leaving football.
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