Women

Oregon State (4-5) at USC (4-5), 7, Sports Arena--Now that the rigorous nonconference season is over, did it pay dividends or was it a detriment? USC finds out starting tonight against a Pac-10 foe that has won four of the last five meetings. Since beating Loyola Marymount in the Women's Preseason National Invitation Tournament, the Beavers have won three of eight games.