Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between Washington and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 35-31 lead against Wash. State.
If Washington keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 8-3 in no time. On the other hand, Wash. State will have to make due with a 9-3 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Wash. State Cougars @ Washington Huskies
Current Records: Wash. State 9-2, Washington 7-3
How To Watch
What to Know
The Washington Huskies’ homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Wash. State Cougars at 11:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Alaska Airlines Arena. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Washington is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 87-69 victory over Eastern Washington last Tuesday. The team’s explosion on offense also rewarded the Huskies with their most commanding win of the season.
Washington got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Mekhi Mason out in front who went 7 for 11 en route to 23 points. Another player making a difference was Great Osobor, who went 8 for 13 en route to 16 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Washington was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That’s the most assists they’ve managed all season.
Meanwhile, Wash. State entered their tilt with Missouri State on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they’ll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Bears by a score of 91-78.
Wash. State’s win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dane Erikstrup, who went 6 for 7 en route to 20 points plus two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Watts, who went 6 for 10 en route to 20 points plus…
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