Published December 20, 2012
Pacific-12 men
At UTEP 91, Oregon 84 (3OT): Konner Tucker hit a 3-pointer with 14 seconds to go in the third overtime to break open a one-possession game and lead the Miners past the Ducks. Junior John Bohannon’s second career 3-pointer at the shot clock buzzer gave the Miners an 84-80 lead with 2:09 remaining in the third overtime, but Oregon was back within 86-84 before Tucker’s 3-pointer. Julian Washburn led UTEP (4-5) with 23 points while Bohannon had 21. Damyean Dotson scored 20 points and Carlos Emory had 18 for the Oregon (9-2). At Oregon State 69, Howard 53: Eric Moreland and Roberto Nelson scored 14 points apiece, and Moreland added 10 rebounds and Nelson a career-high seven assists to help the Beavers beat the Bison. Devon Collier added 12 points for Oregon State (8-2), which won its fourth straight game and improved to 6-0 at home. Mike Phillips had 15 points, and Prince Okoroh 13 points for Howard (3-9). Oregon State led by 10 at halftime and never let Howard get closer than eight in the second half.