Washington Shakes Off Rust, Squeaks Past D-II Seattle Pacific 77-62
Second-Half Surge Lifts Huskies Over Falcons
UW's Offense Struggles Early, Defense Shines Throughout
The University of Washington men's basketball team shook off a sluggish start to beat Division II Seattle University 77-62 in an exhibition game on Sunday at Alaska Airlines Arena.
After trailing by as many as 10 points in the first half, the Huskies turned up the defensive intensity in the second half and held the Falcons to just 25% shooting from the field.
Washington also got a big boost from its bench, which outscored Seattle Pacific's reserves 28-10.
Junior forward Noah Dickerson led the way for the Huskies with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while senior guard David Crisp added 15 points and 5 assists.
Seattle Pacific was led by junior guard TreVion Armstrong, who scored 17 points.
The Huskies will open their regular season on Tuesday, November 6, when they host the Cal State Northridge Matadors at Alaska Airlines Arena.
**What Went Right For Washington** * The Huskies' defense was outstanding in the second half, holding Seattle Pacific to just 25% shooting from the field. * Washington's bench provided a big spark, outscoring Seattle Pacific's reserves 28-10. * The Huskies were able to get to the free throw line 20 times, compared to just 10 for Seattle Pacific. **What Went Wrong For Seattle Pacific** * The Falcons struggled to shoot the ball from the field, hitting just 36% of their shots. * Seattle Pacific turned the ball over 15 times, leading to 17 points for the Huskies. * The Falcons were outrebounded by Washington 38-29. **Key Stats** * Noah Dickerson: 16 points, 10 rebounds * David Crisp: 15 points, 5 assists * TreVion Armstrong: 17 points **Quotable** * "We're still a work in progress, but I'm happy with the way we responded in the second half," Washington coach Mike Hopkins said. "Our defense was much better, and we got a lot of good minutes from our bench." * "We knew Washington would be a tough test," Seattle Pacific coach Ryan Looney said. "They're a well-coached team with a lot of talent. We played hard, but we made too many mistakes."