Counting down “The 25 Days of Husky Christmas”…..

“DubLife” is doing its third consecutive season of the annual Holiday countdown to Christmas highlighting special moments in Husky Athletics history. Our segment is meant to bring positive thoughts of our favorite university during a time of the year where thanks and reflection are at the forefront of our minds. This year’s version will feature 25 random and exciting moments, in no particular order or ranking of importance.

20 DAYS ‘TIL CHRISTMAS

The 2008-2009 Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball team had everything to play for entering their cross-state rival matchup against the Washington State Cougars.

For the seniors on this Husky roster, was a chance to end their college career in front of Husky Nation, with a meaningful win over the Cougars.

John Brockman tied his career-high with 18 rebounds in his final home game, while Quincy Pondexter scored 16 points to lead Washington to a 67-60 victory over Washington State.

With the victory, the Huskies clinched their first outright conference championship since 1953. The Husky fans rushed the court and celebrated with their beloved basketball team.

“I always dreamed of the crowd running on the court and being in an atmosphere like that,” Washington guard Venoy Overton said. “I got overwhelmed.”