By RICKY HESTER
Associated Press
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) – Oregon State won ugly, beating WSU 85-77 on Saturday afternoon to clinch a first-round bye in the upcoming Pac-12 Tournament.
Oregon State 85, WSU 77: Photo gallery | Box score
Tres Tinkle scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Beavers came up big on defense late in the second half to spoil the Cougars’ senior night.
“It wasn’t a thing of beauty but our guys stepped up when we needed them to and we showed great toughness,” Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle said.