The University of Washington men’s basketball team pulled off a thrilling victory against Oregon State on Saturday night. The Huskies, led by head coach Mike Hopkins, defeated the Beavers in a hard-fought battle, winning by a score of 81-77.
The game was close throughout, with the score tied at halftime. The Huskies were able to take control in the second half, thanks to a strong performance from senior guard Quade Green. Green scored a team-high 22 points and dished out five assists, helping the Huskies pull away late in the game.
The Huskies also got a big boost from their bench, as freshman forward Jaden McDaniels scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench. Junior guard Nahziah Carter added 13 points and five rebounds, while sophomore guard Marcus Tsohonis scored 11 points.
The win was a big one for the Huskies, as it moved them to 8-2 in Pac-12 play and put them in a tie for second place in the conference standings. The Huskies will look to continue their strong play as they take on Oregon on Thursday night.
The victory over Oregon State was a great team effort from the Huskies, and it showed that they are capable of competing with the best teams in the Pac-12. With the win, the Huskies have now won five of their last six games, and they will look to keep the momentum going as they continue their conference schedule.
