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Huskies Win Fourth-Straight Game, Topping Eastern Washington 73-66
December 21, 2023 | Men's Basketball
SEATTLE (AP) -- Keion Brooks Jr. had 20 points, Moses Wood scored 17 and Washington rallied late in a 73-66 victory over Eastern Washington on Thursday night.
"They had a good gameplan defensively for us," said Coach Mike Hopkins. "Got to give them a lot of credit. It wasn't how we wanted to play, but we were able to find a way to win."
Brooks made five of 12 shots with two three-pointers and eight of nine free throws for the Huskies (8-3), who have won four in a row for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Wood sank five of six shots with three three-pointers and all four of his free throws, adding six rebounds. Reserve Koren Johnson pitched in with 11 points and three steals.
The Eagles (4-7) held a 40-39 lead at halftime. Brooks had 11 points at the break for the Huskies.
Brooks' three-point play gave Washington a 59-53 lead with 8:30 left to play. A 9-0 run by the Eagles put them in front 62-59 with 4:50 remaining. Washington hit three of four foul shots to tie the game and Wood sank a three-pointer to put the Huskies in front for good.
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The Huskies beat the Eagles for a 13th straight time and lead the all-time series 17-1.
Washington hits the road to open Pac-12 Conference play against Colorado on Dec. 29. It will be the first true road trip outside of Seattle for the Huskies this season.
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