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Washington State guard Isaac Bonton (10) goes up to basket under pressure from Southern California forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W.

USC beats Washington State 85-77

Washington State guard Isaac Bonton (10) goes up to basket under pressure from Southern California forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W.

January 16, 2021, 9:05pm College

Tahj Eaddy scored 14 of his season-high 21 points in the first half and Southern California defeated Washington State 85-77 on Saturday night for the Trojans’ sixth straight victory. Read story

Oregon State&#039;s Ethan Thompson (5) shoots over Arizona State&#039;s Marcus Bagley (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

Thompson, Lucas help Oregon State beat Arizona State 80-79

Oregon State&#039;s Ethan Thompson (5) shoots over Arizona State&#039;s Marcus Bagley (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

January 16, 2021, 7:00pm College

Ethan Thompson scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and assisted on a dunk by Warith Alatishe with 4.1 seconds left to help Oregon State beat Arizona State 80-79 on Saturday. Read story

Washington guard Marcus Tsohonis (0) takes a shot against UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles.

UCLA beats Huskies 81-76 for 6th straight win

Washington guard Marcus Tsohonis (0) takes a shot against UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles.

January 16, 2021, 4:30pm College

Jules Bernard had 20 points and nine rebounds, and first-place UCLA survived a scare from last-place Washington to win 81-76 on Saturday for its sixth straight victory. Read story

Cherita Daugherty (15), a Prairie High grad playing her junior season at Southern Utah.

Local players make impact for women’s basketball programs

Cherita Daugherty (15), a Prairie High grad playing her junior season at Southern Utah.

January 14, 2021, 9:30pm College

Southwest Washington has become a hotbed of sorts for women’s college basketball, with five locals playing for Division I programs. Read story

Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley, right, scores over Washington forward Nate Roberts (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Los Angeles.

Mobley brothers lead Trojans to rout of Huskies

Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley, right, scores over Washington forward Nate Roberts (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Los Angeles.

January 14, 2021, 9:15pm College

Isaiah Mobley scored a season-high 18 points, Evan Mobley added 17 points and Southern California routed Washington 95-68 on Thursday night. Read story

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots while pressured by Pepperdine forward Kene Chukwuka (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.

No. 1 Gonzaga beats Pepperdine 95-70, runs win streak to 17

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots while pressured by Pepperdine forward Kene Chukwuka (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.

January 14, 2021, 9:10pm College

Corey Kispert had 23 points and eight rebounds as top-ranked and undefeated Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 95-70 on Thursday for its 17th consecutive victory over the last two seasons. Read story

UCLA forward Jalen Hill (24) defends against Washington State guard Isaac Bonton (10) during the first quarter of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Los Angeles.

UCLA rolls to 91-61 win over WSU

UCLA forward Jalen Hill (24) defends against Washington State guard Isaac Bonton (10) during the first quarter of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Los Angeles.

January 14, 2021, 4:23pm College

Johnny Juzang scored a career-high 17 points and UCLA rolled to a 91-61 victory over Washington State on Thursday, extending its overall winning streak to five and its home-court victory streak to 14. Read story

Washington State head coach Kamie Ethridge, who took over the program in 2018, has led the Cougars to a 7-1 record and the first AP Top 25 ranking in program history.

WSU women’s basketball ranked in Top 25 for first time

Washington State head coach Kamie Ethridge, who took over the program in 2018, has led the Cougars to a 7-1 record and the first AP Top 25 ranking in program history.

January 11, 2021, 6:33pm College

Kamie Ethridge was surprised to hear that Washington State had never been ranked before. Read story

Oregon guard Chris Duarte, center, goes to the basket as Utah&#039;s Mikael Jantunen (20) and Branden Carlson (35) defend in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Salt Lake City.

Duarte leads No. 17 Oregon to win over Utah

Oregon guard Chris Duarte, center, goes to the basket as Utah&#039;s Mikael Jantunen (20) and Branden Carlson (35) defend in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Salt Lake City.

January 9, 2021, 9:14pm College

Chris Duarte scored 25 points and Eric Williams Jr. added 19 to lift No. 17 Oregon to a 79-73 victory over Utah on Saturday night. Read story

Gonzaga University guard Joel Ayayi, drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Portland in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

Ayayi gets Zags’ 1st ever triple-double in rout of Portland

Gonzaga University guard Joel Ayayi, drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Portland in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

January 9, 2021, 7:42pm College

Joel Ayayi posted the first triple-double in Gonzaga history and the top-ranked Bulldogs routed Portland 116-88 Saturday for their 16th straight win. Read story