Monday, November 6
Seattle, WA
8:30 PM
University of Washington
1-0,0-0Pac-12
91
vs
57
Bellarmine
0-1,0-0ASUN
1
2
F
Bellarmine
27
30
57
Washington
35
56
91
Johnson's Career-High 25 Leads UW To Opening Night Victory
November 06, 2023 | Men's Basketball
SEATTLE (AP) — Koren Johnson hit five three-pointers and finished with a career-high 25 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 points Monday night and Washington beat Bellarmine 91-57 in the season opener at Alaska Airlines Arena.
"It's a very good step," Head Coach Mike Hopkins said after the win. "We're sharing the basketball. We're tough. I'm excited for this team."
Johnson was 10-of-14 shooting and Brooks made 9 of 15 from the field for Washington. Nate Calmese had 13 points and Paul Mulcahy added nine points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
The Huskies scored 10 consecutive points amid a 20-5 run to close the first half that made it 35-27 at intermission after Johnson hit three in the closing seconds. Johnson hit back-to-back three-pointers followed by a layup and Brooks converted a traditional three-point play before Johnson made another from behind the arc to cap a 14-0 run that stretched Washington's lead to 59-36 with 12:43 to play. Bellarmine trailed by at least 21 the rest of the way.
Washington shot 62% (32 of 58) from the field, made 10 of 20 from 3-point range, and scored 27 points off 20 Bellarmine turnovers.
After scoring 90 points in one game last season, the Huskies opened the 2023-24 season with a 90-point victory.
The team is back at Hec Ed on Thursday to host Horizon League favorite Northern Kentucky. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Follow @UW_MBB on Instagram and X for the latest updates.
"It's a very good step," Head Coach Mike Hopkins said after the win. "We're sharing the basketball. We're tough. I'm excited for this team."
Johnson was 10-of-14 shooting and Brooks made 9 of 15 from the field for Washington. Nate Calmese had 13 points and Paul Mulcahy added nine points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
The Huskies scored 10 consecutive points amid a 20-5 run to close the first half that made it 35-27 at intermission after Johnson hit three in the closing seconds. Johnson hit back-to-back three-pointers followed by a layup and Brooks converted a traditional three-point play before Johnson made another from behind the arc to cap a 14-0 run that stretched Washington's lead to 59-36 with 12:43 to play. Bellarmine trailed by at least 21 the rest of the way.
Stop it!! That's 5?? threes for @korenjohnson3! ?? #TougherTogether pic.twitter.com/iycjOnGavs
— Washington Men's Basketball (@UW_MBB) November 7, 2023
Washington shot 62% (32 of 58) from the field, made 10 of 20 from 3-point range, and scored 27 points off 20 Bellarmine turnovers.
After scoring 90 points in one game last season, the Huskies opened the 2023-24 season with a 90-point victory.
The team is back at Hec Ed on Thursday to host Horizon League favorite Northern Kentucky. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Follow @UW_MBB on Instagram and X for the latest updates.
Team Stats
BU
UW
FG%
.344
.621
3FG%
.304
.500
FT%
.727
.692
RB
28
36
TO
20
16
STL
7
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
25
FGM
10
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
22
FGM
9
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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