SEATTLE (AP) — Washington coach Mike Hopkins described it as being in the "sandpit." The Huskies were at home, ranked to start the season for the first time in seven years, facing expectations and the anticipation of what they would actually looked like.
And they immediately proceeded to play an ugly, inconsistent first half and face a nine-point deficit.
"Down nine at home, pressure is on, everyone wants to see the team," Hopkins said. "And these guys showed a lot of poise, a lot of resiliency. They stayed together."
Noah Dickerson scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half, Jaylen Nowell added 17, and No.