Third Down Mastery Helps Seahawks Tame Panthers, Puts Team on Brink of NFC’s Top Seed
Far from clicking on all cylinders, at least on offense, the Seahawks found yet another way to earn an NFL win on Sunday by dominating on money downs, maintaining their spot as the NFC’s top seed with a week to play.
Rapid Reaction: Run Game, Stifling Defense Leads Seahawks to 27-10 Win in Carolina
Playing physical, downhill football and leaning on a rising star tight end, the Seahawks turned the page on a sloppy first half to pull away from the Panthers in the second half, once again dominating on defense to get to win No. 13 and stay atop the NFC standings.
Bra(e)dens Have Big Games, Gonzaga Closes Non-Conference Play With 91-82 Win Over Oregon
Gonzaga has had some undefeated non-conference slates in past, but the Bulldogs’ 12-1 record before WCC play this season has been their most impressive, at least to Mark Few. Beating Oregon on an NBA floor, who contributed to their fifth straight victory?
Ace Glass’s 24 Points Lead Cougars to 84-78 Win Over Mercer
Looking to turn the corner after a slow start, while the Mercer Bears fought them to the finish, the Cougars appear to be trending in the right direction with two straight wins heading into WCC play next week.
Redhawks Upset Huskies 70-66, Win Second Straight ‘Battle for Seattle’
With neither team shooting well from the outside at Climate Pledge Arena, the Redhawks outperformed the favored Huskies driving the ball to the paint in the second half, making more plays down the stretch to beat their city rivals for a second straight year.
Stout Defensive Effort Leads Gonzaga WBB to 68-49 Victory Over Missouri State
There were no easy shots given by Gonzaga women’s basketball in its win over Missouri State, as the Bulldogs hounded the Lady Bears in nearly every phase for a comfortable win. What were the takeaways as the Zags moved to 3-0 on the road?
Rapid Reaction: Seahawks Pull Off Comeback, Stun Rams 38-37 in Overtime
For nearly 50 minutes, the Seahawks looked dead in the water, trailing by 16 with the offense floundering under the lights. But a special teams touchdown and Sam Darnold’s resiliency ignited an improbable comeback to vault into first place in the NFC West.
Halftime Observations: Seahawks Strike First, But Rams Rebound to Take 13-7 Lead
For the first time in a month, the Seahawks got off to a quick start on offense. But they couldn’t sustain that momentum over the next 20 minutes, entering the break trailing the Rams by six.
Key Matchups to Watch as Seahawks Battle Rams in Critical TNF Rematch
With both teams missing a key starter on offense, the Seahawks and Rams will each have to make adjustments accordingly in what likely will be a defensive slugfest in inclement weather conditions. Which matchups will determine who holds the No. 1 seed by Friday?
Braden Huff Drops Career High 37 Points, Gonzaga Cruises Past Campbell 98-70
Donning a throwback jersey, Braden Huff put together a historic performance in Gonzaga’s big win over Campbell. What feats and records did the 6-10 big man set during the Zags’ victory on Wednesday night?
Gonzaga WBB Can't Overcome Turnover-Riddled Performance, Falls 68-66 to Arizona State
With a chance to hand Arizona State its first loss of the season despite a boatload of turnovers, Allie Turner's three from the corner bounced off the rim as Gonzaga fell by two points. How did the Zags drop a tough one on their home court?
Closing Thoughts: Seahawks Overcome Sluggish Offense - Again - to Fend Off Colts
Scoring just six points in the first half for a second straight week and failing to find the end zone once on Sunday, the Seahawks found a way to steal a win against the upset-minded Colts. What did win No. 11 say about Seattle heading towards a massive TNF matchup?
Underdog Cougars Hang Tough, Come Up Short in 68-61 Loss to USC
For most of Sunday’s contest, the Cougars stood toe-to-toe with their former Pac-12 foe in Los Angeles. But despite clear improvements, their losing streak increased to five with subpar shooting doing them in against the Trojans.
Rapid Reaction: Jason Myers Bails Out Offense, Guides Seahawks to 18-16 Win vs. Colts
The Seahawks couldn’t find the end zone a single time on Sunday, which typically serves as a recipe for disaster. But thanks to their unflappable kicker and an ever-reliable defense, they found a way to escape the Colts’ upset bid.
Halftime Observations: Seahawks Caught Sleepwalking, Trail 13-6 to Colts
Held under 100 yards of offense with just three rushing yards in 30 minutes of play, the Seahawks didn’t show up ready to play, allowing Philip Rivers and the Colts to begin engineering a potentially monumental upset.
Keys to Victory: How Seahawks Take Care of Business vs. Philip Rivers, Colts
Heavily favored on their home turf, the Seahawks will be looking to kick Philip Rivers’ comeback tour off to a rocky start, while opportunities for explosives in the passing game could be ripe for the taking.
Second Half Struggles Plague Cougars in Loss to Nevada
For 20 minutes, the Cougars looked poised to get back in the win column with some old fashioned home cooking. But the same pitfalls that have hurt the team all season reared their ugly head again after halftime in a brutal loss to Nevada.
‘Bro’s Playing His Ass Off’: Nick Emmanwori Enters Rarified Air in Seahawks’ 37-9 Win in Atlanta
Prior to Sunday, Nick Emmanwori had battled a case of the close calls, coming up just short on sacks, interceptions, and blocked field goals. But in Atlanta, his fortunes changed across the board in a once-in-a-lifetime performance for the Seahawks rookie.
Rapid Reaction: Seahawks Use Second Half Explosion to Put Away Falcons in 37-9 Road Win
For 30 minutes, the Seahawks appeared to be in trouble with the underdog Falcons tying them up in a low-scoring affair. But then lightning struck in the form of Rashid Shaheed and from there, Seattle took over in emphatic fashion for another blowout victory.
Key Matchups to Watch as Seahawks Travel to Face Falcons
In a battle of two birds traveling in opposite directions, the Seahawks hope to match their win total from last season and stay atop the NFC standings against a desperate Falcons squad on the road.
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