E.J. Singler hits game-winning shot to lift Oregon to CBI championship

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    When Joevan Catron saw teammate E.J. Singler put his shoulder down and drive toward the basket, he knew exactly what was coming next.

    "That running 1-footer off the glass," Catron said. "He works on that shot all the time in practice."

    Singler hit a bank shot from just inside the lane with 2 seconds left, and Oregon beat Creighton 71-69 on Friday night to win the College Basketball Invitational.

    In his final college game, Catron scored a career-high 29 points to lead the Ducks (21-18), earning tournament MVP honors. Singler finished with 15.

    "It's a great feeling," said Catron, a fifth-year senior. "It was a long, hard ride, and tonight was it, win or lose."

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