OSU ends hoops losing streak
Monday, December 1, 2008 10:04 AM PST
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| Gary Kazanjian | Associated Press
Oregon State’s Seth Tarver moves to the basket as Fresno State’s Paul George (24) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday in Fresno, Calif. |
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Oregon State snapped a 25-game losing streak and won its first game under first-year coach Craig Robinson in downing Fresno State 62-54 Sunday.
Oregon State (1-4) controlled the glass with a 34-26 advantage and held Fresno State (2-3) to 24.1 percent shooting in the second half.
Four Beavers scored in double figures, led by guard Rickey Claitt’s 14 points as the Beavers ran their patient and precise Princeton-style offense that flustered Fresno State. The Beavers, who trailed 40-39 in the second half, went on a 13-2 run for roughly five minutes to distance themselves.
It was Oregon State’s first win since beating Northern Colorado 65-56 on Dec. 19, 2007. Oregon State lost its first four games this season by an average of 3.5 points.
The university made a coaching change this offseason, hiring Robinson, the brother-in-law of president-elect Barack Obama. Robinson, a Princeton graduate and considered one of the top players in Ivy League history, coached at Brown last season.
Oregon State limited Fresno State to 37 percent from the field the entire game, including a mere 7-of-29 in the second half.
The teams were tied 31-31 at halftime.
