Washington knocked off No. 18 Washington State 74-68 in the final Pac-12 Conference matchup between the cross-state rivals.
Washington guard Koren Johnson looks to shoot while pressured by Washington State guard Isaiah Watts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. Koren Johnson scored 23 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 and
“Just happy for our guys and our program and our alumni,” Washington coach Mike Hopkins said. “And it’s sad that this is the last Apple Cup in the Pac-12. This is a great rivalry. This is something that I’ve learned to love and love to be a part of.” “Disappointed we couldn't come away with the win, but hats off to them. They played well. They made the big plays that got them the win,” Washington State coach Kyle Smith said.
The Cougars pulled to 63-60, but couldn't get closer. Washington State struggled badly at the free-throw line, hitting just 8 of 17.
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