Washington basketball gets an easy win over San Diego

After a hard-fought first half, Washington basketball pulled away for an easy 88-69 win over the San Diego Toreros

Washington basketball opened up the second half with a 13-0 run, which essentially sealed the game, the lead stretched over 20 points for multiple stretches in the second half. The Huskies played arguably their most well-rounded game of the season.

During last Friday’s game against Montana, the Huskies didn’t hit a single three-pointer. However, against the Toreros, they went 7/17 from behind the line, their best total of the season. Washington’s game is primarily going inside along with fast-break situations but they do need to sink three-pointers when the opportunities arise.

Washington’s big three of Isaiah Stewart, Jaden McDaniels, and Nahziah Carter led the way on offense in the win. Stewart led the pack with a career-high 25 points, going 10/18 from the floor. The Toreros had no answer for McDaniels, or Carter either, who dropped 20 and 16 respectively. Stewart and Carter also tied for the team lead in rebounds, grabbing seven each.

Point guard Quade Green had a nice night for the Dawgs, recording six points and 10 assists as he continues to gel with the starters.  Jamal Bey had a good night off the bench, with five points, three rebounds, and one assist. As the season goes on, Bey will make a big leap forward if he can start hitting his jump shots consistently.

Marion Humphrey led the Toreros in scoring with 13 points. They also got 12 from Jared Rodriguez off the bench.

The Huskies now have a Thanksgiving break, before returning on December 2nd against South Dakota. The team is starting to improve in some of their weaker areas, and are proving themselves to be a major force to be reckoned with throughout not only the Pac-12, but the whole country.