The Cougars overcame a 14-point deficit behind a career-high from junior forward Fabian White Jr., who had 19 points, as they defeated the No. 21 Huskies 75-71 to become the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic champions.
The game began with both teams shooting at a high-clip as they were at a standstill with the scored tied 7-7 until Houston’s offense was unable to continue firing at that high rate, and Washington gained separation and built a seven-point cushion twice at 16-9 and 18-11.
The game began with both teams shooting at a high-clip until they were at a standstill with the scored tied 7-7.