Washington Huskies

SEATTLE (AP) – Freshman Keyon Menifield had a career-high 27 factors, Jamal Bey scored a layup with 28 seconds left in extra time and Washington (14-13, 6-10 Pac-12) beat Oregon 72-71 on Wednesday night time at Alaska Airways Area.

Koren Johnson blocked Will Richardson’s layup try within the closing seconds to seal it for the Huskies of their first and solely recreation in opposition to the Geese this season.

“I can not say sufficient concerning the followers,” mentioned Head Coach Mike Hopkins following the win. “I felt the hair on my arms go up in a few of these moments. I am pleased with our guys and the way they stayed within the recreation and fought for a win.”

Menifield scored 18 factors within the second half and completed 11 of 15 from the ground. He’s the one freshman within the nation this season to attain 27 factors on higher than 70 % capturing (min. 10 makes an attempt) whereas including seven assists.
 

Keion Brooks Jr. added 14 factors and Braxton Meah had 12 factors, eight rebounds and 4 blocks.

Washington trailed for many of the second half however used a 10-4 surge, capped by a Menifield three-pointer, to take a 62-61 lead with 2:00 to play. Oregon regained the lead however Menifield answered along with his second 3 for a 64-62 benefit earlier than the Geese pressured extra time.

Bey, Brooks, Menifield and Koren Johnson all scored within the further interval of a recreation that noticed 24 lead modifications.

UW shot 47 % within the recreation. The Huskies at the moment are 4-0 in extra time video games this season, their most extra time wins in single-season workforce historical past.

Washington hosts Oregon State on Saturday at Hec Ed. The workforce will put on Black Excellence jerseys and the pregame festivities embrace recognition of Husky nice Jaylen Nowell.