Sharing the Pac-12 lead with California, Washington saved the best home game for last — an always compelling match-up desperately needed by both teams for NCAA tourney selection cred.
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With UW coming off a no-show at Oregon, and OSU embarrassed by a home loss to WSU, Sunday’s match makes for a potential screamer.