The Washington Huskies put an end to their seven-game losing streak on Saturday night, upsetting No. 7 Gonzaga in a thrilling 79-75 victory. The Huskies had been struggling in recent weeks, but they managed to turn things around against the Bulldogs.
The Huskies were led by freshman guard Quade Green, who scored a career-high 28 points and added seven rebounds. Green was the catalyst for the Huskies’ offense, as he was able to create shots for himself and his teammates. He also hit some big shots down the stretch to help the Huskies secure the win.
The Huskies also got a huge contribution from their bench, as freshman forward Jaden McDaniels scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds. McDaniels was able to provide a spark off the bench and helped the Huskies stay in the game.
The Huskies defense was also key to their victory, as they held Gonzaga to just 41.7 percent shooting from the field. The Huskies also forced 16 turnovers, which they were able to turn into easy baskets.
The win was a huge confidence boost for the Huskies, who had been struggling in recent weeks. The win over Gonzaga should give them the momentum they need to get back on track and make a run at the Pac-12 title.
The Huskies will look to build on this win when they take on Oregon State on Thursday night. The Huskies will need to continue to play with the same energy and intensity that they showed against Gonzaga if they want to remain competitive in the Pac-12.
