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Washington, Seattle strive state bragging rights

Washington wants boasting rights as the No. 2 team in the state when it plays host to Seattle on Monday night.

The Huskies (8-3) are completing 3 straight video games in the house against in-state enemies that consists of an 87-69 triumph versus Eastern Washington and an 89-73 win over Washington State.

It's safe to state No. 13 Gonzaga remains the top pet dog in the Evergreen State. The groups aren't set up to play in the routine season.

The Huskies had season highs in points (89) and assists (18) last Wednesday versus Washington State and shot half from the field, consisting of 10 of 21 from 3-point variety.

I believed (Wednesday) was undoubtedly the very best that we've played, but the game is so much simpler when you're making shots, first-year Huskies coach Danny Sprinkle said. We have actually been getting those same looks in other games, and I. still seemed like we left a great deal of points on the board.

Guard DJ Davis led 6 UW players in double-digit scoring with a season-high. 21 points, including 3 3-pointers. Excellent Osobor added 13 points, eight. rebounds and 4 assists.

The Huskies forced a season-high 22 turnovers, turning that into a 24-4 edge. in points.

We were aggressive, we were scrappy, Sprinkle stated. We got a lot of. deflections and a lot of steals. That's what it's going to take when you're. playing an actually excellent offensive group.

The Redhawks (4-8) have actually lost two in a row, consisting of a 79-68 last Friday. versus UIC regardless of 22 points from Brayden Maldonado.

Seattle has won 20-plus video games each of the past three seasons, consisting of a. share of the Western Athletic Conference's regular-season title in 2021-22.

I think we have great pieces, and I believe these guys are getting along actually. well together, however how high of a level this team reaches, I don't know,. Redhawks coach Chris Victor said. We're going to have to keep growing.

Both teams could be short-handed up front.

Seattle's Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe, who averages a team-high 13.9 points. and 10.3 rebounds per game, has actually missed out on the previous three games for undisclosed. reasons and fellow forward Kobe Williamson has yet to play this season because. of a broken foot.

Washington backup forward Wilhelm Breidenbach left late in the very first half. against the Cougars after falling and striking his head while getting a. rebound. He didn't return and was put in the concussion protocol. Center. Franck Kepnang has missed out on all however the very first 2 video games of the season with a. knee injury.

The Redhawks have not defeated UW because 1978, losing 18 straight games, but. they almost snapped that streak last season before falling 100-99 in. double-overtime. The Huskies had to rally from a 16-point deficit in the. 2nd half.

-- Field Level Media

(source: Reuters)