Washington 81, at Washington State 69

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (Interstat) — The Washington Huskies built a commanding first-half lead and withstood a second-half push from the Washington State Cougars to secure an 81-69 victory in a nonconference men’s basketball game Friday night at Beasley Coliseum. In a game that defied pregame projections which heavily favored the home team, the Huskies improved to 3-1 on the young season, while the Cougars fell to 1-3. Washington established control early, fueled by a dominant opening period. The Huskies raced out to a 44-30 halftime advantage, capitalizing on efficient offense and stifling defense that held the Cougars in check. The… Read more...