Washington Huskies are slated to begin a rigorous non‑conference schedule with a road exhibition against the Boise State Broncos on October 17 at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. The 6:00 p.m. PT tip‑off marks the second exhibition game of the season, following a home showcase against the Cougars on October 25, and sets the tone for a demanding stretch that will see the Huskies travel across the West before reconvening for their home opener against Washington State on October 25.
Season Overview
The program’s history with Boise State includes two meetings in the past two decades, the most recent a 77‑74 victory in the 2018 NIT first round, and an earlier 72‑57 win in December 1999 under coach Bob Bender. Current head coach Mike Hopkins, who took the reins in 2017, will look to add another chapter to that rivalry as the team prepares for the upcoming contest.
Beyond the Boise State showdown, Washington’s schedule features a single true road game in Utah on November 14, while early November brings home matchups against Colgate on November 2 and Mississippi Valley State on November 9. The Huskies will then travel to Hawaii for the Southwest Maui Invitational, where they will face BYU and two additional opponents from November 23 to 25, adding a festive, travel‑heavy segment to the slate.
The non‑conference journey concludes with a series of games that span late November through late December: a contest against Norfolk State on November 29, followed by Southern Utah on December 8, Baylor on December 19, and a final road test at Cornell on December 28. These matchups provide ample opportunity for evaluation as the team readies itself for the upcoming Pac‑12 season.