UW MBB Returns Home, Hosts Neighbor Seattle U Wednesday Night
Seattle, WA - January 17, 2023
The University of Washington men's basketball team (11-5, 2-3 Pac-12) will return home to host Seattle University (7-8, 2-2 WAC) on Wednesday night at Alaska Airlines Arena.
Return of Top Talent and Team Records
The contest marks the first meeting between the two schools since 2019 and the first time Seattle U has visited Seattle since 2008. The Huskies are coming off a 73-62 road loss at Arizona State on Saturday night, while the Redhawks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 69-64 win over Chicago State on Saturday afternoon.
UW Huskies
Washington is led by senior guard Keion Brooks Jr., who is averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Junior forward Braxton Meah is also averaging in double figures with 13.2 points per game, while sophomore guard Koren Johnson is contributing 12.3 points and a team-high 4.3 assists per game.
The Huskies are shooting 46.3% from the field this season, which ranks 35th in the nation. They are also averaging 8.2 made three-pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA.
Seattle U Redhawks
Seattle U is led by junior guard Cameron Tyson, who is averaging 17.5 points per game. Senior guard Darrion Trammell is also averaging in double figures with 13.8 points per game, while junior forward Riley Grigsby is contributing 10.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
The Redhawks are shooting 44.2% from the field this season, which ranks 138th in the nation. They are also averaging 7.1 made three-pointers per game, which ranks 113th in the NCAA.
Matchup Analysis and Predictions
The Huskies are a seven-point favorite in the game, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 137 points.
The Huskies will be looking to bounce back from their loss to Arizona State and improve their record at home to 7-2 this season. The Redhawks will be looking to continue their winning ways and pick up a big road win.
The matchup is expected to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to win. The Huskies have the home-court advantage and the more talented roster, but the Redhawks are playing with confidence after their win over Chicago State.
The game will tip off at 7 p.m. PT and will be televised on the Pac-12 Network.
