With speculation swirling about Coach Mike Hopkins’ job status following a disappointing 6th season in Seattle, it was clear the #8-seed Huskies needed to play a good game to make him feel secure. Instead the Husky offense was well behind a point-per-minute pace for much of the 1st half and despite holding a lead for brief moments in the 2nd half the Dawgs couldn’t close it out. Colorado made their 5 of their final 6 shots to pull away in final few minutes and win 74-68. The Huskies finish 16-16 on the season.
Things did not get off to a quick start for the Husky offense.