Jordan Pope’s career high 29 isn’t enough as Washington holds off Oregon State 79-72 in men’s basketball

Jordan Pope poured in a career-high 29 points, but Oregon State couldn’t overcome a first-half scoring drought as Washington beat the Beavers 79-72 in Seattle. The Huskies took control with a 16-0 run over a five-minute stretch of the first half. Oregon State, competitive in both games during its Washington road trip, had chances during the second half, but couldn’t find a consistent scoring option aside from Pope or Tyler Bilodeau. Pope hit 10 of 17 shots and made five three-pointers to lead the way. Bilodeau went 8 of 13...