LOS ANGELES — Johnny Juzang scored 19 points to lead four starters in double figures and No.
Two Southeastern Conference teams sat atop the ranking for a second straight week, but after Michigan State lost last weekend at least one spot in the top four was certain to change.
LOS ANGELES — Boogie Ellis scored 20 points in his debut for Southern California, Isaiah Mobley added 15 points and nine rebounds and the Trojans beat CSU Northridge 89-49 in the season opener for both teams. Ellis, a San Diego native who transferred from Memphis after originally committing to Duke, shot 9 of 11 from the field.
Cal played last week at Arizona without starting quarterback Chase Garbers and six other starters because of positive tests that knocked out 24 players and assistant coaches.
Oregon is coming off an appearance in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament last season, the fifth time coach Dana Altman has taken the Ducks that far.
— Keeshawn Barthelemy scored 19 points and Eli Parquet scored 17 and Colorado had to fight back to beat Montana State 94-90 in overtime in a season opener for both teams. Evan Battey’s layup with 4:27 in the extra session gave Colorado the lead for good.
The Wildcats shook off a sluggish start with a stifling defense anchored by 7-footer Christian Koloko and a free-flowing offense Lloyd brought with him from Gonzaga.
Lucas scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and buried back-to-back 3-pointers to spark a 12-0 Oregon State rally as the Beavers took control in the final 11:38 to avoid falling flat on their laurels.