Huskies Let It Fly: Washington Launches School-Record 50 Threes in Win
Washington improved to 2-0 with a 77-64 win over Mississippi Valley State, attempting a school-record 50 3-pointers and tying another record with 17 makes. The Huskies' revamped offense showed promise, but rebounding concerns remain as tougher competition approaches.
The Washington Huskies defeated Mississippi Valley State 77-64 on Monday night to improve to 2-0 on the season. But the win by itself wasn't the biggest headline of the night, as the Huskies set or matched multiple school records while lighting it up from deep.
Coach Danny Sprinkle made a point of revamping his roster this year and bringing in shooters. It has worked so far. According to a UW spokesperson, the Huskies' 11 made three-pointers in the first half were their most in at least 15 years.
Washington legend Isaiah Thomas also made his broadcasting debut for the Huskies, appearing on the Big Ten Network, and was phenomenal. Seeing him involved with the program again is a welcome sight for fans of a storied program.
The Huskies were 30-point favorites and will likely drop in the KenPom rankings following the game, but a win is a win. Here are some takeaways from the victory:
Three-Point Barrage
Before Monday night's game, Washington's all-time record for three-point attempts in a single game was 37. That record was shattered as the Huskies launched 50. They also tied the school record for three-pointers made in a game with 17. The Big Ten record for 3-point attempts in a game is 51, set by Illinois earlier this season, showing just how close Washington came to breaking the conference record.
Washington shot a respectable 34% from beyond the arc, but this game should be categorized as an off shooting night. Most of the attempts were wide open or lightly contested, and the Huskies could have shot closer to 40% given the quality of looks they generated.
