The Huskies are the first #10 seed to advance to the Tournament’s second day; the #10 seeds are now 1-7. They will play #2 seed California. This will be the first meeting between these teams in the Tournament.
Washington guard Sami Whitcomb’s 28 points are the most scored by a player in a first round game. They are also the 9th most in any Tournament game.
Washington used its 14th different starting lineup this season. Every Husky on the roster has started at least one game.
After Oregon took an early 6-5 lead, Washington went on a 16-2 run to take a 21-8 lead at 9:34. Whitcomb scored 6 points in the run.
Washington built its biggest lead of the 1st half (15 points) at 6:20, Oregon’s Amber Johnson made two 3 point field goals to key a 9-2 run to cut the lead to 29-21.
Oregon’s 2nd leading scorer on the season, guard Taylor Lilley, suffered a concussion at 13:30 of the 1st half and did not return.
A 17-4 Husky run built a 21 point lead (58-37) midway through the 2nd half.
Oregon’s 10 fouls were the fewest in a Tournament first round game.
Washington’s Whitcomb scored in double figures for the 19th time and 20+ points the 5th time this season.
Oregon’s Micaela Cocks scored in double figures (21-season, 31-career), as did Ellie Manou (12-season, 19-career).
Washington won its first Tournament game in three tries vs. Oregon (losing in 2002 and 2005). It also upped its record to 1-2 vs. the Ducks this season.
Washington improved its record to 8-6 when leading or tied at halftime; it is 0-15 when trailing at the half.
Oregon has yet to win in the Galen Center since its opening in 2006-07. It also suffered its third first round exit (2004, 2006 and this season.)
Oregon’s nine wins this season are its lowest since 1992-93.
Oregon’s record in the Tournament is now 4-8. Washington is now 4-7.
