Husky Basketball vs. Washington State
By andrewjh Section: Basketball
Posted on Sat Jan 05, 2008 at 09:56:04 PM EDT

Preview
"I've never beat them," said Washington's burly junior forward. "They're the only team in the Pac-10 I haven't beaten."

Yeah, that would be Jon Brockman and those words are sadly true. So, did you notice that WSU is #4 in the nation? Props to Tony Bennett and the program he's put in place there. He's put together a nice group of core players and his strategy to the game is what has got him results in Pullman. WSU plays a very slow, defensive minded game. You know how you're old basketball coach used to say that "defense wins games"? Well, it's true and that's Bennett's style. The Cougars allow only 49.7 points per game.

Pomeroy Prediction
L, 67-61[64] (24%)
Pomeroy picks WSU by six points at Hec-Ed. That might be closer than I see this being. WSU plays very solid defense and I foresee them forcing UW to shoot on the perimeter. This would mean that I don't see much of a game for Brockman. This is Ryan Appleby's chance to step up and carry the team. If he's on tonight, we've got a shot. Make it happen Dawgs.

LET'S GO HUSKIES!


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We lose.  Close game though.  Didn't hit shots from the line.  This has killed us all year.

Game summary later.  That was frustrating to watch.

by andrewjh on Sun Jan 06, 2008 at 12:02:05 AM EDT