Portland State = Listerine

I poured myself a Jack and Coke this evening as I sat down to watch what kind of Husky team would appear this evening. As I wrote in the previous column, Romar would know about his team after that loss to Gonzaga. His answer this evening was impressive.

The Huskies were totally dominate. A 32 point win is a good way to move on after a sloppy, and unfocused game last Saturday. Romar found out his team can play REALLY good D, and can shoot lights out. I believe the Husky team he had at practice this past week was one that was focused, determined, and ready to take the PAC-10 conference by storm. Sometimes after a loss, your freshman relax. Being perfect is something all freshman strive to be. When they realize that there is life after losing, sometimes they relax, calm down, and play solid basketball. That happened tonight.

Three guys who had really rough nights at Gonzaga, Hawes (stat sheet from Gonzaga lies), Pondexter, and Dentmon all had stellar games this evening. All five Husky starters were in double figures.

I believe this is the Husky team you will see now coming onto the court. Focused, and determined never to have a game like the Gonzaga game. Obivously D was the focus this past week. PSU missed their first 18 out of 24 shots and that was the difference in the game.

Next is LSU at home! I am getting ready for UW to make it's mark. UW 82-LSU 73.