Monday morning Pac-12 links

From Pullman — The Cougars were oh so close. Unranked but receiving votes in the polls, the Washington State baseball team nearly started off the season with a series win over the top-ranked team in the country. It was not to be, however, as the Cougars fell just short in the ninth inning … The WSU women’s basketball team continued to win, however, and Tia Presley poured in 32 points as the Cougars beat Colorado on the road … The Ducks beat their riva l Beavers on Sunday … USC’s losing streak continued against Colorado … Dave Boling says the Huskies need a wakeup call .