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Oregon State Topples Trojans, 67-52
February 22, 2001 | Men's Basketball
Feb. 22, 2001
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Brian Jackson scored 22 points as Oregon State used a 13-0 run early in the second half to upset USC 67-52 Thursday night.
Jason Heide and Deaundra Tanner each added 13 points for Oregon State (10-16, 4-10). The Beavers had lost four straight to the Trojans (17-8, 7-6), including a 73-47 defeat in Los Angeles on Jan. 27.
Brandon Granville had 16 points for USC, which shot just under 30 percent. In their last trip to Gill Coliseum, the Trojans made a Pac-10-record 20 3-pointers, but this time they were 4-of-21.
The loss might have been even more embarrassing for the Trojans than their 105-61 thrashing by Arizona at home last Saturday. It also might have lessened their chances for an NCAA tournament berth. USC must win three of its last five,a stretch that includes games at Oregon and at home against Stanford, to reach 20 victories.
Oregon State led by just six at halftime, but USC scored the first seven points of the second half to take a 26-25 lead. The Beavers took control by keeping the Trojans scoreless for the next 5:15 while scoring on six straight possessions.
Brian Scalabrine was called for an intentional foul on Jackson, who made both free throws. The Beavers got the ball back, and Heide made one of two foul shots for a 38-26 lead. The lead eventually reached 21.
Scalabrine and Sam Clancy each added 13 points for the Trojans, and Clancy had 10 rebounds.
