Washington uses 13-0 run to pull away from Mississippi Valley State

Washington defeated Mississippi Valley State 77-64, powered by Parker Friedrichsen’s 17 points off the bench and Ryan Beasley’s 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. The Huskies pulled away after the Delta Devils cut the lead to four early in the second half, using a 13-0 run highlighted by two Beasley three-pointers. Washington also dominated the boards, 46-25. The win followed a season-opening 90-76 victory over Colgate, in which Nikola Dzepina scored a career-high 27 points; Mississippi Valley State entered the matchup after an 84-57 loss to Oklahoma.