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Slow start dooms Cougs in 14th straight loss

Que Johnson had 19 points, but couldn't help the Cougs dig themselves out of an early double-digit hole.

The 14th straight loss matches the longest slump in Ernie Kent's coaching career.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Elgin Cook scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half to lead No. 13 Oregon to a 76-62 victory over Washington State on Wednesday night.

Chris Boucher had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Dillon Brooks added 17 points for the Ducks (22-6, 11-4 Pac-12), who set a school record with their 24th consecutive home win.

Along with No. 9 Arizona's 75-72 loss at Colorado, the Ducks also regained sole possession of the Pac-12 lead with three games remaining.

Que Johnson led the Cougars (9-19, 1-15) with 19 points before fouling out midway through the second half. Josh Hawkinson added 17 points for Washington State, which has lost 14 straight.

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