Instant Reaction: The Basketball Battle of Seattle

Instant Reaction

Don't let the final score fool you into thinking that this was a blowout. Don't let the Huskies winning the rebounding battle 33-30 make you think they controlled the glass. The Huskies closed out the Redhawks with a 10-0 run in the final two minutes to win 81-59. It was closer than that most of the way.

In fact, Seattle U took a one-point lead into the locker room. The Redhawks hung around for much of the second half closing to within four points, 58-54, before Isaiah Stewart shouldered the load, hitting three consecutive shots and a free throw to give the Huskies an 11-point lead. Washington closed out the game on a 14-2 run.

What We Saw

The Huskies' athleticism took over in the end. Yes, Washington's youth was on display early in the game with too many unforced errors. These guys let Seattle U hang around way too long but they put the game away down the stretch.

Isaiah Stewart put the team on his shoulders with a personal 7-0 run late in the game.

For most of the night, the Huskies were outrebounded but came on strong in the paint late as Seattle U went cold from the floor.

Quade Green went 4 for 5 from 3-point range while the rest of the team went 4 for 14. Seattle U hit on just 22 percent of its 3-point attempts.

Key Stats

Isaiah Stewart finished with 27 points in 34 minutes, going 11-14 from the field.

As hot as Stewart was, Green was hotter as he missed just one shot from the floor, going 7 for 8.

The Huskies gave up 11 offensive rebounds but the Redhawks were only able to convert it into three points.

Stewart, Green and Elijah Hardy when 20-34 while the rest of the team shot just under 50 percent, going 8 for 18.

Where Does the UW Go From Here?

The Huskies basketball team will watch the conclusion of the Chris Petersen Era from Hawaii as it gets ready to play in the Diamond Head Classic tournament. The UW will open the event against Ball State on Sunday.