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Washington Huskies – Oregon State Beavers Preview – 02.24.2016

The Washington Huskies (16-11) close out the regular season on the road at Gill Coliseum when they face off with the Oregon State Beavers (15-10). The game gets underway at 11:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 24 and will air on ESU and ES3.

The Beavers were beaten by Oregon 91-81 on Saturday. Tres Tinkle was the team’s high scorer, contributing 23 points. The Huskies, meanwhile, are coming off a 64-53 win over Stanford on Saturday. Dejounte Murray shot 10 for 14 and led in scoring with 25 points.

Notes

The Washington Huskies average 78.9 possessions per game and 1.055 points per possession. The Oregon State Beavers earn fewer possessions with 67.6, but they score more points with 1.056.

Oregon State has an average effective field goal percentage of 49.7%. Washington is 5-6 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.

Oregon State attempts an average of 18.0 three pointers per game and Washington attempts 22.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Oregon State Beavers have a solid 5-3 record while the Washington Huskies have a 12-8 record.

The Washington Huskies top all teams in blocked shots with 7.2 made per game. The Oregon State Beavers fall lower in the rankings, averaging just 3.4 blocks per game (ranked 176th).

Washington ranks fifth in offensive rebounding, placing it among the best in the nation. Oregon State ranks a poor 313th in defensive rebounds.

On average, Oregon State forces a turnover rate of 20.4%. When Washington turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a superb 10-3 record.

Written by GMS Previews

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