SPORTS 11-3
CFB:
Oregon State got a comeback win over Washington State after a missed field goal Saturday. The Beavers get their 2nd win on the season under interim head coach Robb Akey. While Gabarri Johnson started at quarterback, former starter Malik Murphy came on after Johnson was injured and had a clutch pass on the go-ahead drive in the 4th quarter. Running back Anthony Hankerson scored the touchdown on that drive in the 10 -7 win.
Saturday is the final home game of the season with Tulsa visiting.
Oregon maintained the number 6 ranking in the latest Associated Press poll. The first playoff rankings of the season will be released tomorrow so that will give us a look at what the playoff committee thinks of the Ducks 7 -1 record, 4 – 1 in the Big 10.
It’s on the road this Saturday afternoon. Iowa is also 4 – 1 in the Big 10 and 6 – 2 overall. The Hawkeyes were the top team mentioned in ‘also receiving votes’ in the AP poll, which saw the Washington Huskies debut at number 24.
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NBA:
The Trailblazers are 4– 2 after a surprising win over the Nuggets Friday. The comeback gave Portland their third straight win.
The Lakers, also 4 – 2 and the team who the Blazers started their winning streak with visit Moda Center tonight. Tipoff is 7 pm.
CBB: regular season games start tonight.
The Oregon Women play West Georgia at 5 tonight.
The Oregon State Men play North Dakota State at 6:30.
NFL:
San Francisco handled the New York Giants in a 10 point win to get to 6 – 3.
The Seahawks are now 6 – 2 after a blowout of the Commanders.
Soccer Playoffs:
The Timbers evened the best of three series against FC San Diego. Final match to advance to the MLS Western semifinals is back in southern California Sunday.
The Portland Thorns will be at home in their first playoff match after securing the 3rd seed with a victory over Houston yesterday. The Thorns begin the NWSL playoff quarterfinals against the San Diego Wave this weekend.
