Wednesday, February 23
Pullman, WA
8:00 PM
University of Washington
13-13,8-8Pac-12
70
at
78
Washington State
15-12,8-8Pac-12
1
2
F
Washington
33
37
70
Washington St.
33
45
78
Huskies Fall To Cougars In Round One Of Boeing Apple Cup Series
February 23, 2022 | Men's Basketball
PULLMAN, Wash.— 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.
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.
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.
For those keeping track at home, PJ's now got five triples (a career high) and 21 points (tying his career high)#TougherTogether pic.twitter.com/78giaa2xt9
— Washington Men's Basketball (@UW_MBB) February 24, 2022
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.
Team Stats
UW
WSU
FG%
.463
.443
3FG%
.350
.235
FT%
.722
.870
RB
31
35
TO
12
9
STL
3
7
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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