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University of Washington and Lorenzo Romar part ways.

March 15, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Former Husky head coach Lorenzo Romar. ( Tatenda Productions)

The University of Washington Huskies Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen announced Wednesday afternoon that the school had parted ways with Men’s Basketball Coach Lorenzo Romar. Romar had just completed his 15th season at the University of Washington

PURPLE AND GOLD BLOOD

The decision could not have been an easy one for Cohen as she had to let one of her own go. The Compton, California., native Romar was a two-year starter on the UW men’s’ basketball team. Romar was named team captain for the 1979-80 season, prior to earning his degree and being selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 1980 NBA Draft.

During his coaching time at UW, Romar was named conference coach of the year three times, and guided the Huskies to three regular-season conference crowns and three conference tournament championship. Romar was honored at the 2006 Final Four as the recipient of the John Wooden ” Keys to Life” Award.

What made Romar unique was his integrity and character when it came to coaching on and off the court. Romar helped a countless number of young adults grow up and become thriving and productive men in society. That’s not counting all the young men he helped realize their dreams and play in the NBA.

Brandon Roy, Isaiah Thomas, Nate Robinson Spencer Hawes, Justin Holiday, Quincy Pondexter, Terrence Ross, C.J Wilcox, Tony Wroten are just a few of the names who have Romar to thank for helping them reach the NBA. Another player soon to add to the list will be Markelle Fultz the All-American Freshmen Guard who has chosen to enter the upcoming NBA Draft. Fultz is projected to be the number one pick in the draft.

GOOD GUYS FINISH FIRST

The immediate question is what effect will the firing of Romar have on the School’s incoming recruits. The incoming class of Michael PorterJr, Daejon Davis, Jaylen Nowell Blake Harris, Mamadou Diarra and Michael’s brother Jontay Porter has been rated as the best class in UW history. There is no one definite answer except that only time will tell.

One thing that is certain, when the dust settles and the emotions subside, Lorenzo Romar will be remembered as more than just a basketball player. He is and will be remembered as a coach, mentor and father figured who helped many young men become adults in a world short of compassionate and caring males.

Washington Husky Kelsey Plum scores 57 sets NCAA Women’s record

February 27, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Washington Husky Senior guard Kelsey Plum scored 57 points to set the Pac-12 record as well as a career record for most points in a game as No. 11 Washington (27-4,15-3 Pac 12) beat the Utah Utes (16-13, 5-13 Pac-12) 84 to 77. While the 57 points were three- shy of the NCAA record for most points in a game, the output was good enough to catapult Plum to top spot as the NCAA Women’s all -time scoring leader with 3,397 points.

The 5-8 Plum surpassed Southwest Missouri State’s Jackie Stiles who had the record prior to Plum’s The 5-8 Plum surpassed Southwest Missouri State’s Jackie Stiles who had the record prior to Plum’s prolific performance in front of 6,775 Dawg fans at Alaska Airlines Arena.

Plum, has 3,397 career points and was 19-of-28 from the floor, 6-of-11 from three and 13-for-16 from the foul line. The senior guard from Poway, California surpassed Stiles’ mark of 3,393 points midway through the fourth quarter after tying the record with a hesitation drive in the lane at the 4:57 mark.

After a Utah basket and timeout, Plum hit a runner from just outside the lane with 4:06 remaining to surpass Stiles on the all-time list.

In the game, Plum also broke Washington’s single-season scoring record, a record in which she set last season. She now has 979 points in her illustrious senior year, surpassing the record of 960.

Senior Chantel Osahor accounted for her NCAA-leading 26th double-double in the win. The Phoenix, Ariz. native scored 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds prior to fouling out in the fourth quarter.

Plum had 22 points at halftime and then went on an absolute tear in the second half, scoring 16 in the third and 19 of the Huskies’ 22 points in the fourth quarter.

Utah downs Washington 94 to 72 in Pac 12 Mens Basketball

January 21, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Huskies battle for boards against Utah. ( Tatenda Productions) — Huskies Matthew Atewe battles for a rebound against Utah. ( Tatenda Productions)

The University of Washington Huskies (9-10,2-5) got half of the message in their 94 to 72 loss to the Utah Utes (14-5,5-2) Saturday evening at the Alaska Airline Arena.

The Huskies offense matched the firepower of the Utah offense with freshman sensation Markelle Fultz scoring a team-high 30 points. Fultz ‘s multiple offensive talents were on full display Saturday as he hit from outside the three-point arch, as well as making intricate slashing moves that split defenders on his way to the basket for some crowd pleasing layups.

NO DEFENSE

The Huskies downfall on Saturday was their inability to play team defense when needed.
The lack of concentration on the defense end of the court meant the Huskies were always chasing the Utes but never able to catch them and apply any type of defensive pressure.
The Utes set the offensive tone early in the first half when they reeled off twelve straights points to break a 10-10 deadlock that saw the visitors take a 22-10 lead. A Fultz basket at the 11:42 mark stopped the Utes scoring run and gave the 8,895 Washington faithful in attendance some hope.

The Huskies inability to focus on defense saw Utah’s lead balloon to 17 at 50 to 33 with 2:26 left in the first half. After trading baskets, a Fultz buzzer-beater to end the half gave the Huskies another dose of hope as the two teams went to their perspective locker-rooms with Washington down just 13 points at 53 to 40. The 53 first points matched a season high for the Utes. While it’s all good and well to wish and hope for the best, no good intentions can deliver a win unless a team plays defense.

Whatever defensive adjustments the Husky coaching staff talked about during the break failed to stick with the team. The Utes started the second half with a 5-0 run that increased the visitors lead to 40-58. The Huskies made a run at the Utes with a 9-0 run that cut the lead to just nine points at 49-58 with 15:27 left in the game, but the inability to stop Utah resulted in Washington losing it’s third straight game in it’s third straight to the Utes in two years. Utah has won six of the previous seven games dating back to the 2013-2014 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide TKO’s University of Washington Huskies 24-7

January 1, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Husky quarterback Jake Browning.( Brandon Farris Photography)

The No. 4 University of Washington Huskies struck the first blow in their College Semifinal match with the No. 1 Ranked Alabama Crimson, unfortunately for the Dogs when the final whistle blew it was the Tide who delivered the hardest and most debilitating blows.

Going into the match, the Huskies needed to play a flawless game and hope for a fortunate bounce or two if they were to move past the Tide and play for the National Championship on Jan 9^th in Tampa Bay.

UW SCORES FIRST

Washington looked to have remembered the script when quarterback Jake Browning hit Dante Pettis with a 16-yard pass to give the Huskies the 7-0 lead after eight minutes had elapsed in the first quarter. The Tide absorbed the Huskies early blow to the gut and promptly marched 78 yards down the field and tied the game at 7 all when Bo Scarbrough the games offensive MVP scored on a bruising, tackler shedding, 18-yard run. Scarbrough finished the game with 180 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

The Huskies defense stiffened after the Alabama score and it looked like an upset was more than just a pipe dream after holding the Tide offense to a 41-yard field to start the second quarter. All that was needed for the dream to come true was some momentum building first downs and a score by the Washington offense. More importantly, the pregame boxing script was clear and simple, take care of the ball and avoid turnovers.

COSTLY ERROR

The dream turned into a full blown New Year’s Eve nightmare when Bama outside linebacker Ryan Anderson intercepted a Jake Browning pass and ran 26 yards for a pick six with 1:13 left in the first half. It was the debilitating blow the Huskies could not overcome. In a game they needed to combine some rope a dope boxing with counter punches, the Dogs forgot the pregame script and went straight at the heavyweight champion. A costly mistake according to Husky head coach Chris Petersen,

“There’s kind of those hidden quarters in the game, and the last five minutes of a half is always really important that you at least get a stalemate. You don’t want the momentum going against you at halftime, but that was really big. They did a great job. They brought the blitz and we had all guys out and Jake tried to get rid of it and the end that peeled did a great job, made a great play.”

TAKEAWAYS

To blame Huskies loss on one play would be downright ridiculous and inaccurate. The Huskies played a team that had more talent and experience. The Huskies first teamers showed they are just as talented. The difference is that Alabama’s second stringers can start for Washington. That’s not a knock on the Huskies. As Washington continues to recruit top talented players, its depth will grow and enable the team to go toe to toe against teams like Alabama who talented from top to bottom.

University of Washington Mens Basketball team preview

December 31, 2016 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

The University of Washington mens basketball ( 7-5) team will open Pac-12 play when they take on cross -state rivals Washington State ( 7-5) Sunday Jan. 1st 5:30 p.m at Alaska Airline Arena. The Huskies have won the last three matches and lead the all-time series 181-102.

Game Notes

Washington is 9-5 in its Pac-12 home openers under head coach Lorenzo Romar and has won seven of the last eight. UW is currently second in the NCAA in three-point FG percentage at 43.4 and leads the Pac-12 along with being on pace to set the UW single-season record … Markelle Fultz and Matisse Thybulle have each hit at least one 3 in every game this season. Freshman Markelle Fultz is the second leading freshman scorer in the NCAA at 22.0 points per game which ranks tied for 14th overall, Kentucky’s Malik Monk leads all freshmen at 22.4 points per game. Sophomore Noah Dickerson pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds at Seattle U which was the most by a Husky since Jon Brockman had 17 against Washington State on Jan. 5, 2008.

Crisp’s Last 4 Outings

Over the last four games, sophomore David Crisp has been highly efficient averaging 18.3 points and shooting 55.8 percent from the field. He’s also shooting 55.6 percent from 3-point range going 15-of-27 during that span and has only recorded five turnovers.

Dickerson Upping his Reb #s

Sophomore Noah Dickerson has been a beast on the boards this season, recording six 10+ rebounding efforts. He set a career high with 17 at Seattle University, which is the most by a Husky since the 2007-08 season when Jon Brockman had 17 against Washington State on Jan. 5, 2008. Dickerson has upped his season average to 8.9 per game from 5.2 a year ago.

Washington Huskies fall to Nevada 87-85

December 12, 2016 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

UW Guard Markelle Fultz ( UW Athletic Department)

The University of Washington Huskies Men’s basketball (4-5) team is in deep waters and needs to do a quick dog paddle before the season ends before it begins. The Huskies have lost four straight nonconference games and are below .500 with three nonconference contest left before the Jan 1. The pac-12 opener against Washington State.

After a 27 -point beat down by Gonzaga last Wednesday, the Huskies suffered a disappointing 87 to 85 buzzer beater to Nevada at home.

Marcus Marshall hit an off-balance 15-footer with less than a second remaining to give Nevada an 87-85 victory over Washington on Sunday night.

Marshall was unable to shake the defense of Washington’s Matisse Thybulle, but was able to get the off-balanced attempt off and slide it over the rim with 0.2 seconds remaining, giving the Wolf Pack their second win this season over a Pac-12 school.

Washington (4-5) had rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit and pulled even at 85-85 with 12 seconds left on two free throws by Markelle Fultz.

Marshall finished with a game-high 32 points on 11-of-24 shooting, including three huge baskets in the final four minutes. D.J. Fenner added 16 of his 20 points in the second half for Nevada (8-2).

Fultz and David Crisp both finished with 21 points for Washington.

Washington Huskies defeats Colorado 41 to 10 await Playoff invitation

December 3, 2016 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Husky running back Lavontae Coleman heads for the end zone. ( Brandon Farris Photography)

The University of Washington Huskies used a ball-hawking dense and a punishing ground game to dominate the Colorado Buffaloes 45-10 in the Pac-12 Championship game.

If the key to life is about controllable’s then the 4th ranked University of Washington Huskies ( 12-1 ) have mastered the hurdles in their path to a College Football Playoff Committee invitation. Exhibit A to the committee was the Huskies dominating 45 to 10 win over the 8th ranked Colorado Buffaloes ( 10-3,) in the Pac-12 Championship game Friday night at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara.

EARLY BLOW

Buffalo quarterback Sefo Liufau was knocked out of the game when he twisted his right ankle while being sacked on the Buffaloes’ first drive. While Liufau returned in the third quarter, the Buffaloes’ never recovered from the debilitating blow. Backup quarterback

Steven Montez looked like he might be able to lead the Buffaloes to victory when he answered the Huskies first quarter touchdown with an 8 play 55-yard drive that ended with a Philli Lindsay three yard line that tied the game at seven’s with 3:07 left in the first quarter. Unfortunately for the Buffaloes, it was the first and last time they would see the end zone for the rest of the game.

DOMINANT DEFENSE

Colorado’s touchdown must have hurt the Husky defenses feeling because the Dawgs defense forced two consecutive interceptions from starting quarterback Liufau who had returned to start the third quarter. The first interception by Liufau to start the third quarter was a pick six by Taylor Rapp the games MVP. Rapp made it two picks for the game when he picked off Liufau on the Buffaloes’ next offensive possession.

WASHINGTON OFFENSE DOES ENOUGH

With quarterback Jake Browning having a decent, but not great game, the Washington offense went to its rushing game and grinded out an impressive win. Browning did manage two touchdown passes one to Darrell Daniels in the first quarter and the second was to John Ross in the third quarter. Browning was 9/14 for 118 yards. Running backs Myles Gaskin ( 29-162) and Lavon Coleman ( 18-107) both rushed for over 10o yards.

“Yeah, we hurt. We lost. ” Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre said after the game.”We lost to a good team and made some mistakes that kind of gave them a chance to pull away from us. Our goal every year is to make it to the Rose Bowl, I have a picture of the bowl hanging in my office, I look at it everyday”

GAME NOTES

Jake Browning tied Marcus Mariota (2014) for second place on the Pac-12’s single-season list for touchdown passes with 42. He needs one more to tie Jared Goff (2015) for the record.

John Ross III has 17 touchdown receptions this season, one shy of Mario Bailey (1991) for the Pac-12 record.

Washington Huskies Chris Petersen on Cougars and Buffaloes

November 29, 2016 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Washington running Lavonte Coleman breaks free from WSU defenders. ( Brandon Farris photography)

The No. 4 ranked University of Washington Huskies dominated cross-town rival Washington State Cougars 45 to 17 to win the Pac 12 North and earn a berth in Fridays Pac-12 Championship game. The Huskies will face the 9th ranked Colorado Buffaloes.

The University of Washington Campus is full optimism and downright wishful thinking and the proverbial why not us chant. And the reply to all of the magic dust delirium is why not. The 4^th ranked Huskies are coming off a fourth consecutive defeat of cross-state rivals Washington State Cougars and the Pac 12 Division title.

The Huskies dominant 45 to 17 win over the Cougars left them one win away from a possible berth in this year’s College Football Playoffs. Before all the what ifs begin, well it maybe be too late, the discussion of who should play who and where began the minute the whistle blew after Saturday night’s match between No. 9 Colorado and Utah. The Buffalos 27 to 22 win over the Utes punched their ticket to Friday Night Pac 12 Championship against the Huskies.

The long and short of it is the Huskies need to beat Colorado in order to be considered for the Playoff discussion. On Monday Huskies coach Chris Petersen talked about Saturday’s win and Friday’s opponent.

Notes:

THE GAME:

The Washington football team (11-1 overall, 8-1 Pac-12) heads to the Pac-12 Championship game to take on Colorado (10-2, 8-1) Friday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Both teams are competing in their first title game in the sixth year of the event’s existence. Kickoff is 6:00 p.m. and the game will air on FOX television.
Washington and Colorado have squared off 15 times in their history and the Huskies hold the edge with nine wins, five losses, and one tie. Washington has won six straight games vs. the Buffaloes.

Washington Huskies dominate Washington State Cougars in 45-17 win

November 25, 2016 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Myles Gaskin scores for Washington Huskies. ( Brandon Farris Photography)

University of Washington Huskies use fast start in dominating win over Washington State Cougars.

EARLY START

The Washington Huskies bolted to an early 14-0 lead and never looked back in their 45 to 17 win over the Washington State Cougars in the battle for the Pac 12 North Division title.

After taking the opening kickoff the Huskies went on a seven play 76-yard drive that ended with Myles Gaskin 2 yard run to give the Huskies the 7-0 lead. The Husky defense forced a Washington State turnover on the Cougars first drive of the game and promptly returned the ball back to Husky offense. Washing quarterback Jake Browning did not waste the gift as he found Dante Pettis on any 18-yard pass play to give Washington the 14-0 with 7:45 left in the first quarter.

After an Erik Powell 37 yard field goal narrowed Washington’s lead to 14-3, the Huskies defense forced two Cougar punts and the offense wasted no time in capitalizing on the stellar play of their brethren. Husky quarterback Jake Browning showed why he is considered one of best players in college football when he threw two consecutive touchdown passes, the first was a 61 yarder to Dante Pettis and the second a six-yarder to John Ross.

Cougar return specialist Jamal Morrow brought life to Martin Stadium when he returned a Husky punt 64 yards to the Wash 6.The Husky defense answered the call to duty once again and stopped the Cougars on four downs from the two-yard line. The Washington offense made its once transgression of the afternoon when John Ross fumbled the ball on the Huskies next offensive possession after catching a 16-yard pass from Jake Browning.

The turnover gave life to the listless Cougar offense and the home side was able to score its first TD of the game when Jamal Morrow scored on a one-yard run to narrow the score to 28 to 10.

The Husky offense found it’s lost swagger and put the game out of reach with a back breaking seven play 85-yard touchdown drive that was capped by a 22 yard run by Lavon Coleman that pushed Washington’s lead to 35 -10.

DOMINANT DEFENSE

The Husky defense put an exclamation to the half when Husky defensive back D.J. Beavers intercepted a Luke Falk pass at the nine-yard line with 37 seconds left in the half to stop another Cougar offensive threat.

WSU quarteback Luke Falk.( Brandon Farris Photography)

Washington State quarterback Gabe Marks connected with Gabe Marks on a nine-yard TD pass play for the Cougars lone second half touchdown. Lavon Coleman scored his second TD of the game when he scores from 15 yards out in the fourth quarter and Cameron Van Winkle added a 41-yard field to close out the scoring as the Huskies won their fourth consecutive Apple Cup and a berth in next Fridays PAC-12 Championship game.

Washington Huskies dominate Arizona State Sun Devils in 44-18 win

November 19, 2016 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Husky defense clamps down . ( Tim Rogers Photography)

The Washington Huskies continued their Pac 12 Championship aspirations with a dominating win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

The no.6 ranked University ofWashington Huskies ( 10-1, 7-1 Pac 12) overcame a sluggish first quarter from quarterback Jake Browning to crush the Arizona State Sun Devils (5-6,2-6) 44 to 18 to Saturday night at Husky Stadium.The Huskies special teams gifted the Husky offense the ball on the ASU eleven yard line after recovering a fumbled ASU punt return.

After a Myles Gaskin one yard run, quarterback Jake Browning was sacked for three yards after being indecisive while dropping back to pass. The brutal truth is that Browning froze while in the pocket and caused the sack. On the next play, Browning overthrew a wide open Lavon Coleman coming out of the backfield and the Huskies had to settle for a 30 yard Cameron Van Winkle field goal.

Brownings decision making went from questionable to downright bizarre when he was intercepted on two consecutive offensive possessions. While the Huskies offensive coaches were scratching their heads in disbelief, the Washington defense players kept their wits about them as DB Kevin King made a highlight reel interception of an ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins pass in the corner of the end zone.

The herculean effort by King had an inspirational effort on Browning as he hit Chico McClatcher on a 75 touchdown pass play on the Huskies next offensive series to give Washington a 10- lead halfway through the second half. Browning continued his inspired play as he connected with Dante Pettis on a 46-yard touchdown play and reassured everyone he was back to his old self again when he engineered a 7 play 62-yard drive in which he completed six straight passes to move the ball to the Arizona one yard. Lavon Coleman punched it in and the Huskies finished the half with a commanding 24-0 lead.

After two Cameron Van Winkle field goal from 24 and 22 yards out , ASU kicker Zane Gonzalez connected from 50 yards out for the visitors first score with 2:17 left in the 3^rd quarter. While each team scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to make for an exciting end to the game although, the Huskies lead was never in doubt.

Washington will now face the Washington State Cougars in Pullman Friday for the Pac 12- title in what many are calling the biggest Apple Cup ever.

Browning completed 27 of 44 passes and finished with 338 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.