PORTLAND — Joey Hauser had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 12 Michigan State hold off a strong challenge from Oregon to win 74-70 in the consolation round of the Phil Knight Invitational tournament Friday night at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Tyson Walker added 18 points and eight assists for the Spartans (4-2), while Pierre Brooks II had 15 points.
Will Richardson led the Ducks (2-4) with 28 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Kel’el Ware added 17 points and Rivaldo Soares had 10.
The Ducks got out to a fast start in the first half behind Ware, leading by as much as eight before the Spartans fought back to regain the lead with two minutes remaining. Michigan State closed the half on a 14-3 run to take a 33-30 lead into halftime.