Huskies Lose 78-70 To Cougars In The Palouse

by Jeff Wright, posted in Basketball

Per The University of Washington Press Release…

The Washington men’s basketball team lost to Washington State 78-70 in the first round of the Boeing Apple Cup Series. 

The Huskies (13-13, 8-8) came out strong in the paint showing their physicality over the Cougars (15-12, 8-8). It was back-and-forth throughout the first half with both teams playing lock-down defense. Cole Bajema had nine points to lead the Huskies in scoring going into the break.

It was a battle until the end, with PJ Fuller hitting a big three to put the Dawgs within three points with eight minutes remaining in the contest. In the end, the Cougars were able to pull away and get the win.

PJ Fuller set a career-high with 23 points and five three-pointers on the night to lead the Dawgs in scoring. Terrell Brown Jr. and Bajema both contributed 11 points.

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Next, the Huskies head back home to host the Cougars in round two of the Boeing Apple Cup Series on Saturday, February 26 at 3:00 p.m. PT.

 

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Published by Jeff Wright

Jeff Wright is the “Owner/Editor In Chief” for DubLife and has over 28 years of experience and knowledge of Husky Sports. He also is a Huskies Radio Analyst on various shows including the weekly Radio/Podcast show “Dawg Thoughts”. Jeff has extensively covered Husky Football, Husky Basketball, Husky Baseball, Husky Softball and Husky fanfare events. As a former athlete and Letterman at the University of Washington in Men’s Tennis, his passion and charisma for the Huskies shows in his writing, expert coverage and analysis.