Derrick Low #2 of the Washington State Cougars dribbles against the defense of Gabe Pruitt #34 of the USC Trojans during the second half of the semifinals of the Pacific Life...

Pac-10 ShootAround: Big is back out West

Come big or don't come at all with some big and talented front lines in the Pac-10 this year, writes Ed Graney.

Trojans reach first Pac-10 title game since 2003

Gabe Pruitt scored 26 points, and Southern California used accurate long-range shooting and success at the foul line to beat Washington State 70-61 Friday night in the semifinals of the Pac-10 tournament.

Cougars finish best regular season in more than 60 years

Aron Baynes scored a career-high 25 points and No. 13 Washington State edged Southern California (No. 24 ESPN/USA Today; No. 23 AP) 88-86 in two overtimes to wrap up second place in the Pac-10 and the second seed in next week's conference tournament.

Washington State 58, USC 55

Washington State 58, USC 55

Weekly Watch: 3-point shots

After another stirring week of college hoops, our experts jump into the Weekly Watch with their 3-point shots.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2006

The Chase is on to be best in the Pac

In a year where none of the top Pac-10 contenders are dominant, a precocious freshman could tilt things in Arizona's favor.

USC 71, Washington State 66

USC 71, Washington State 66

Washington State 69, USC 52

Washington State 69, USC 52