University of Washington
11-7,3-4Pac-12
California
6-12,2-5Pac-12
Wood's Buzzer Beater Lifts Washington Past California, 77-75
January 18, 2024 | Men's Basketball
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- Keion Brooks Jr. fielded a long, high pass inside the Cal logo at center court, dribbled once before firing a quick pass to a wide open Moses Wood in the corner for a game-winning three-pointer at the horn to lift Washington to a 77-75 win over California on Thursday night.
"I have to give Moses a lot of credit," Head Coach Mike Hopkins said. "Great shooters keep shooting. I was proud of him. To knock that down was huge."
The come-from-behind win gives Washington six straight wins over the Golden Bears and 10 wins in the last 13 meetings. The Huskies now lead the all-time series, 88-87.
Washington (11-7, 3-4 Pac-12) took a 62-55 lead on a three-pointer by Sahvir Wheeler with 10:13 left, but the Huskies went scoreless for a five-minute stretch that saw Cal take a 65-62 lead with 5:33 left.
Anthony Holland ended the drought with a three to tie it at 65-65 with 5:04 left. Wood hit two free throws near the three-minute mark as Washington trailed once more.
Wheeler scored at the basket to cut the deficit to four and Wood added two more free throws to make it 73-71 with 32 seconds left. After two Cal free throws pushed the lead to 75-71, Holland hit a three to get Washington within one point.
Big shot, Ant!
— Washington Men's Basketball (@UW_MBB) January 19, 2024
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Washington was cold from three-point range over the final 10 minutes and hit just 10 of 35 shots from distance (28.6%) for the game. Brooks led the Huskies with 21 points and seven rebounds. Holland added a season-high 14 points off the bench, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, and Wood and Wheeler both added 13 points.
Wheeler also grabbed seven rebounds. Koren Johnson tied a career high with five assists.
Mo called game!#TougherTogether x @mo_birdy pic.twitter.com/UeZe2CdtQz
— Washington Men's Basketball (@UW_MBB) January 19, 2024
Washington plays at Stanford Saturday at 6 p.m. on the Pac-12 Network.
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