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Felix, Carson lead Arizona State past Washington State 69-57 for 20th win of season

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Arizona State's Carrick Felix (0) drives against Washington State's Dexter Kernich-Drew during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York) (The Associated Press)

Washington State's Dominic Ballard (21) looks to pass as Arizona State's Chris Colvin defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York) (The Associated Press)

Carrick Felix had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Jahii Carson scored 21 and Arizona State earned its 20th victory of the season by beating Washington State 69-57 on Wednesday night.

Jordan Bachynski added 12 points for the Sun Devils (20-7, 9-5 Pac-12).

Brock Motum scored 17, Royce Woolridge 16 and DaVonte Lacy 15 for the last-place Cougars (11-16, 2-12) in their seventh loss in a row.

Arizona State finished the first half with a 14-3 run to lead 36-22 at the break and was up by as many as 21 before Washington State cut it to eight in the late going.

The Sun Devils, one of the worst free-throw shooting teams in the country this season, sealed the win with eight straight in the final 1:35.