DAWG HOME GAME by Tannen

Had a few folks during the week insinuate that Washington might be walking into hostile territory in Portland. Yeah Right! People aren't going to spend big bucks
for a major event just to boo a rival. This is a freaking home game for UW, the place is flowing with purple and the Dawgs are feeding off it leading by 11 at the half.
Most of this with Jon Brockman and Matthew Bryan-Amaning in foul trouble. Unfortunately Mississippi State is unable to capitalize because their interior force, Jarvis Varnado has been limited to just 6 1/2 minutes of action with his own foul issues. MSU can't throw it in the ocean hitting just 30% from the field while Washington is shooting exceptionally well at 50%. Their very athletic defense has contributed to 9 Bulldog turnovers in this first half. Both teams are doing a good job attacking the glass. Quincy Pondexter has been a one man wrecking crew with 15 points. Guy is such a terrific all purpose contributor, much like Bobby Jones was for
Coach Romar a few years back when they were a regular Big Dance participant. I imagine this place is going to be equally, if not more bonkers in a partisan way when Gonzaga takes the floor versus Akron after this. FYI, if you haven't been able to attend an NCAA tournament game, I highly recommend it as quite the experience.