Beavers snap losing skid

FRESNO, Calif. — 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. Oregon State also made 8 of 14 three-pointers.

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 Beavers made a coaching change this offseason, hiring Robinson, a Princeton graduate who is considered one of the top players in Ivy League history.

Other Pac-10 games

At Arizona 74, Northern Arizona 57

Jordan Hill used his strength and power inside for 23 points, while Chase Budinger got hot from the perimeter for 22 points as the Wildcats picked up their 25th straight win in the series. Hill's dunk and pair of free throws pushed Arizona (4-1) ahead 63-53 with 5:27 remaining after the Lumberjacks (1-5) closed to within six.

Arizona State 88, Texas-El Paso 58

Sophomore James Harden scored a tournament-record and career-high 40 points to lead the Sun Devils past the Miners (3-3) in the third-place game of the 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif. Harden made 14 of 25 shots, 6 of 7 from three-point range, and added eight rebounds and four assists for the Sun Devils (5-1).

Top 10 games

At No. 1 North Carolina 116,

UNC-Asheville 48

Ty Lawson scored 22 points to help the Tar Heels beat the Bulldogs (3-3) despite playing without national player of the year Tyler Hansbrough.

North Carolina (7-0) sat Hansbrough as a precaution as he continues to recover from a preseason injury to his right shin.

At Western Kentucky 68,

No. 3 Louisville 54

The Hilltoppers held freshman Samardo Samuels, the Cardinals' leading scorer, to just 11 points on their way to the upset and their first victory over a top-three opponent in more than 40 years. The 6-foot-8 forward came into the game averaging 21 points for the Cardinals (2-1), who were led by former Rainier Beach standout Terrence Williams' 19 points. A.J. Slaughter led the Hilltoppers (3-2) with 25 points.

No. 5 Michigan State 65, Wichita State 57

Marquis Gray scored 12 points as the Spartans beat the Shockers (3-3) and took fifth place in the Old Spice Classic in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Michigan State (4-1) bounced back after a first-round upset by Maryland to win two straight. The Spartans went on a 22-8 run midway through the second half to take a 50-39 lead.

At No. 6 Texas 77, Rice 56

Justin Mason scored 14 points and the Longhorns shook off any lingering jet lag from a holiday tournament in Hawaii with the win over the Owls (2-4). Gary Johnson added 12 points for the Longhorns (5-1), who arrived back in Austin on Friday after playing in the Maui Invitational.

At No. 8 Notre Dame 93, Furman 61

Kyle McAlarney scored 32 points and Ryan Ayers had 19 points to lead the Irish to their school-record 39th straight home win. Notre Dame (5-1) played without Luke Harangody, who was out with pneumonia. Furman dropped to 1-4.

Other game

At Eastern Washington 78, UC Irvine 64

Benny Valentine scored 21 points and the Eagles (4-2) sank eight straight foul shots in the final 1:28 to secure the win. The Anteaters (0-5) rallied from an 18-point deficit to cut the score to 66-58 with 2:30 left, but the Eagles held on.