More than a handful of Washington State football players are being investigated in an alleged assault that took place at a backyard party over the weekend, a spokesman for the Pullman Police Department confirmed to ESPN on Monday.Commander Chris Tennant said they are in the very preliminary stages of a complex investigation, noting that anywhere between five and 12 WSU players could be questioned. The investigation is expected to last several weeks.The Spokesman-Review first reported Sunday evening that Alex Rodriguez, a 21-year-old senior at Washington State, underwent surgery for a broken jaw and facial injuries following the assault at a backyard party early Saturday morning.Witnesses said several football players carried out the assault that, according to reports, also left a second student injured. WSU athletic director Bill Moos said the university was made aware of the situation shortly after the incident occurred, and is cooperating with the police.We have more than a handful of names of WSU football players that were in attendance, Tennant said. We will be talking to all of them. But just because they were there doesnt mean they are guilty of something. ... This is not a linear investigation. It kind of jumps around.Tennant added that the number of people in attendance makes this a complex investigation. And when alcohol is involved, determining the legitimacy of eyewitness accounts can be difficult.A lot of times, the victims themselves [dont] really know who hit them, Tennant said. Its not like they know these people by name. This was an open party. There was not a guest list. They just show up at a party. And just because youre big, doesnt mean youre on the football team. So we have to identify who these people are and then we have to prove that they committed a criminal act ... Theres an awful lot of alcohol at these parties. Alcohol affects how you perceive things and your memory.A school spokesman told ESPN.com on Monday that WSU wouldnt comment on team matters, and head coach Mike Leach said in a text message that We are just getting all of the facts and we will handle it internally.ESPN.coms Chantel Jennings contributed to this report. LeBron James Shoes Free Shipping . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. LeBron James Shoes Outlet . The No. 1-ranked Nadal tweaked his back warming up for the Australian Open final, which he lost almost four weeks ago in a major upset against Stanislas Wawrinka. His first stop after the layoff is the clay in Rio as he tests the back and tries to stay healthy for the French Open in three months. https://www.cheapshoeslebronjames.com/ . Thousands of fans at Mosaic Stadium will be cozying up to each other in an effort to stay warm in chilly temperatures and block the Prairie wind that locals say can knock your socks off. LeBron James Shoes From China . Shot outdoors against the stunning backdrop of Banff, Alta., the networks 30-minute original production airs tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2. The four All-Star teams will play for $100,000 in prize money during TSNs annual skins game, airing live this weekend on TSN from The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Clearance LeBron James Shoes . Isner, ranked No. 14, won his eighth career singles title and took the title in New Zealand for the second time after his victory in 2010. The match was similar to Isners quarterfinal victory over fifth-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber which went to three sets, all tiebreaks and contained no breaks of serve. PORTLAND, Ore. -- Ruthy Hebard had a season-high 28 points and 17 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the year and No. 25 Oregon defeated Portland State 90-46 on Saturday.Hebard finished 12 of 13 from the field. Lexi Bando added 15 points for the Ducks (9-2), who were missing starting guard Sabrina Ionescu because of a thumb injury.Oregon led by as many as 15 points in the first quarter, but Portland State closed to within 28-22 in the second on Ashley Torres layup and free throw. The Ducks ended the half on a 14-0 run to lead 44-24 at the break, and the Vikings couldnt catch up.Hebard led all players at the half with 20 points and 12 rebounds.Courtney West had nine points to lead Portland Statee (4-4), which was coming off back-to-back home wins over UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton.dddddddddddd All five of the Vikings starters are sophomores.The Ducks popped into the AP Top 25 this past week for the first time since the 2003-04 season. The ranking came before the Ducks lost 83-67 at Ole Miss on Wednesday.Hebard went into the game making 79.4 percent of her shots from the field (54 of 68), best in the nation. She hasnt missed more than three shots in a game yet.I was really disappointed in Ruthy -- she missed a shot tonight, coach Kelly Graves teased afterward. ' ' '