Fast Break
College basketball
UCLA still No. 1
UCLA, which opened its Pac-10 season with home wins over Washington State and Washington, was No. 1 in the Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the sixth consecutive week Monday.
While the top 11 held their positions, West Virginia moved into the Top 25 for the first time this season.
Washington, after back-to- back losses to open Pac-10 play, fell from 14th to 24th in the AP poll. Washington State garnered 38 votes, while Gonzaga collected four votes.
In the USA Today-ESPN coaches poll, Washington dropped from 13th to 20th.WSU received 16 votes. Gonzaga did not receive a vote.
It’s the first time since the 2003 season GU has not received a vote in the coaches poll and the fewest points the Bulldogs have received in the AP poll since the same season.
Colleges
Butch the champ
After months of fierce competition, Washington State’s Butch T. Cougar proved he’s king cat of the gridiron, having clawed in the majority of the millions of votes cast to earn the coveted title of Capital One Mascot of the Year.
Butch edged the slow but steady Testudo from the University of Maryland in the championship round.
The highly anticipated announcement was made on air during halftime of the nationally televised Capital One Bowl on Monday. Butch bested 11 deeply talented (and oddly-proportioned) All- American mascots to bring glory (and $10,000) to WSU.
“This was one of the most closely watched and fiercely fought competitions to date. The fans have spoken, and named Butch T. Cougar as king of the gridiron,” said Steve Schooff at Capital One. “This contest was designed to recognize the unsung heroes of college football, so we’re thrilled to see so many fans get behind their mascots.”
Girls basketball
Player puts up quadruple double
Lima of Butte, Mont., senior Amy Allen posted a rare quadruple double in her team’s recent 40-31 victory over West Yellowstone.
The 5-foot-10 Allen grabbed 32 rebounds to go with 16 points, 13 steals and 13 blocked shots in 32 minutes of playing time on Dec. 19.
The two-time all-state pick averages 17.5 points per game.