Huskies vs. Central Washington Game Update

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We're halfway through the exhibition game between Washington and Central Washington and the Huskies hold the 43-18 lead. Some notes and observations from the game so far:

--The Huskies got off to a slow start scoring just 18 points in the first 10 minutes, but Central managed just seven during that same span. The Huskies made their strongest push in the final 2:48, rattling off 11 points.

--Quincy Pondexter scored seven points in the first 20 minutes but scored seven points in the first four minutes of the second half.

--Washington shot 12-of-20 from the free throw line in the first half, a number that they will need to improve as the season progresses.

--Tyreese Breshers had a nice first half scoring six points, blocking a shot and grabbing two rebounds. He was a nice presence down low and was able to draw several fouls.

--Every healthy Husky saw action in the first half. Justin Holiday stayed on the bench, which was planned in advance. Walk on Brendan Sherrer was on the bench for the game in street clothes.

1 Comment

Billy Hebert | November 15, 2009 11:28 PM | Reply

This is a great thing for the university of Washington, the mens basketball team is jelling and this year will be one of the best if not the best. Excellent coach and a sound cast of young men who seem to have their heads on strait. We look foward to the excitement.