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.β The Washington men's basketball team lost to Washington State 78-70 in the first round of the Boeing Apple Cup Series.Β
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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.Β
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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.
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PJ Fuller set a career high withΒ 23 points and five three-pointers on the night to lead the Dawgs in scoring.Β Terrell Brown Jr. and Bajema both contributed 11.
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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.Β
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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.Β
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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.
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PJ Fuller set a career high withΒ 23 points and five three-pointers on the night to lead the Dawgs in scoring.Β Terrell Brown Jr. and Bajema both contributed 11.
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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.Β
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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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