Seattle U defeats Washington 70-66

Seattle U Edges Washington in Thrilling Comeback Victory

In a back-and-forth battle, the Seattle University Redhawks (70) outlasted the visiting Washington Huskies (66) at their home court, the Redhawk Center, on Saturday night.

The game was a testament to the resilience of both teams, as each side made significant strides in the second half. At halftime, Washington held a narrow 29-26 lead, but Seattle U stormed back with a vengeance, erasing the deficit and eventually taking control of the contest.

The Redhawks' Austin Maurer (19 points) and Brayden Maldonado (14 points, 6 rebounds) led the charge, while Maleek Arington chipped in with five assists. On the other side, Washington's Desmond Claude (24 points) and Hannes Steinbach (15 points, 12 rebounds) put up impressive performances.

Seattle U's bench played a crucial role in their comeback, outscoring Washington's reserves by an 8-2 margin. The Redhawks' defense also performed admirably, holding the Huskies to just one block and forcing 16 turnovers.

The largest lead of the game was Seattle U's four-point advantage with over eight minutes remaining, before Washington trimmed it down to one point late in regulation. A clutch free throw from Arington sealed the win for the Redhawks.

In a non-conference matchup, these two teams provided an exciting display of hoops, with each side showcasing its strengths and weaknesses. The win propels Seattle U forward, while Washington looks to bounce back from the tough road loss.

Game Stats:

Seattle U (HOME): 23/59 FG, 20/37 2PT, 3/22 3PT, 21/27 FT

Washington (AWAY): 24/65 FG, 23/50 2PT, 1/15 3PT, 17/21 FT