Author: SPNW Staff

Despite shooting a season-low 32 percent from the field, Washington managed to beat over-matched Northern Illinois 67-57 Saturday afternoon to complete a run of French pastry on its home schedule with a fourth consecutive win. C.J. Wilcox scored 22 points to lead all scorers.

Washington hoopsters get another potential walkover game against 2-8 North Illinois of the MAC Saturday, the first of two opponents named Huskies.

The main question for Washington is whether quarterback Keith Price will be able to throw against Boise State, which has allowed just three touchdown passes all season.

Boise State head coach Chris Petersen has taken the Broncos to seven consecutive bowl games, posting a 4-2 record. The Broncos play UW Saturday.

Washington played five nationally ranked foes in 2012 and won two, against Rose Bowl-bound Stanford and Alamo Bowl-bound Oregon State.

Washington and Boise State played one common opponent. The Huskies defeated San Diego State 21-12 to open the season, and the Broncos lost to the Aztecs 21-19.

Owing to Tommy John surgery, Northwest native Jeremy Bonderman hasn’t pitched since 2010. He’ll be given a chance to make the Mariners in spring training.

Washington used an 11-2 run in the first half and an 11-0 surge in the second to pull away from Cal Poly (4-7) for a 75-62 victory Thursday night at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies (7-4), who have just about completed their non-conference schedule, have won three in a row for the first time this

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday the watch list of candidates for the 2013 Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award, which includes Washington senior Abdul Gaddy among the nominees.

The Mariners finally added offense in Kendrys Morales, but had to give up Jason Vargas to a division rival to get the deal done. What’s your take? Vote here.