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Huskies End Four Game Losing Streak in 92-86 Victory over Western Michigan

Washington point guard Markelle Fultz (No.20) attempts a layup against Western Michigan on Sunday at Alaska Airline Arena
Washington point guard Markelle Fultz (No.20) attempts a layup against Western Michigan on Sunday at Alaska Airline Arena (© Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports)

SEATTLE (AP) -- Markelle Futz had 27 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and Washington beat Western Michigan 92-86 on Sunday night.

A 3-pointer by Tucker Haymond gave Western Michigan an 80-77 lead with 6:02 left but Fultz scored 10 from there, including a driving dunk with about five minutes to play that energized the crowd. Dominic Green's 3-pointer about two minutes later gave UW an 86-82 lead and the Huskies held on from there.

Haymond, a Seattle native, led Western Michigan (3-7) with a career-high 28 points. He scored nine of Western Michigan's first 11 points on 3-pointers, and finished with a career high seven 3-pointers.

Green scored 16 points for Washington, David Crisp had 15 and Noah Dickerson added 12.

Thomas Wilder had 14 points and 10 assists for Western Michigan.

The Huskies shot 57 percent (35 of 61) from the field, including 8 of 15 from 3-point range.

Game Notes 12.18.16 -

The Huskies shot 57% from the field tonight, have shot over 50% in five of 10 games this season- UW had four players score in double-figures for the 6th time this season

Markelle Fultz - Recorded his 9th game of the season with 10+ points- Had his 8th game with 20 or more points, including his 5th straight- Had his 5th game of the season with 25+ points- Recorded his 3rd double-double of the season- Tied his career-high with 10 assists

Dominic Green - Had his 5th double-figure scoring effort of the season- Green’s 16 points tonight were his most since scoring 20 against Western Kentucky on 11/25

David Crisp- Had his 7th game of the season with 10 or more points- After scoring 21 in the 2nd half against Nevada, Crisp scored 15 points tonight

Noah Dickerson- Had his 6th double-figure scoring game of the season

Malik Dime- Had his 6th game of the season with 3+ blocks, now has 118 career blocks

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