Huskies lock in challenging non‑conference slate
The University of Washington has released its 11‑game non‑conference basketball schedule, a slate that stretches from the Pacific Northwest to the Hawaiian islands and includes a mix of historic rivals and lesser‑known opponents. The Huskies open the season at home against Colgate on Monday, November 2, before heading to Salt Lake City for a road test against Utah on Saturday, November 14.
That meeting revisits a 74‑65 victory from the previous December and marks the first of several trips to face the Utes. A highlight of the calendar is the trip to Hawaii, where the Huskies will meet BYU on Monday, November 23. It will be the first matchup between the programs in 14 seasons and will take place on the islands, adding a scenic backdrop to the competition.
Road tests and homecomings
Later in the month, Utah Tech will visit Seattle’s Alaska Airlines Arena on Thursday, November 19, followed by a home game against Mississippi Valley State on Monday, November 9. The latter team arrives after a 3‑30 season, while Norfolk State is slated for a Sunday, November 29 visit after finishing 15‑17 the previous year.
The schedule also features rematches and classic rivalries. Southern Utah returns to Alaska Airlines Arena on Tuesday, December 8, echoing a matchup from two seasons ago, and Baylor will meet the Huskies again in Seattle on Saturday, December 19 as part of the Seattle Holiday Classic, a game the Huskies lost 78‑69 in Waco earlier.
The non‑conference run wraps up with a home contest against Ivy League opponent Cornell on Monday, December 28, giving the team a final tune‑up before conference play begins. The slate is designed to test the Huskies’ depth and prepare them for Pac‑12 competition, with several games against teams that reached the NCAA tournament in recent years.