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Washington holds off Northern Arizona from the line, 73-62

Emmitt Matthews Jr. scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Washington held off Northern Arizona from the free throw line to post a 73-62 win.
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Washington head coach Mike Hopkins during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

SEATTLE (AP) — Emmitt Matthews Jr. scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Washington held off Northern Arizona from the free throw line to post a 73-62 win.

Washington (1-1) led by two at intermission, but the Lumberjacks grabbed the lead on Keith Haymon's three-point play to start the second half.

Nate Roberts hit a free throw with 12:16 left in the game to give the Huskies the lead for good.

Jamal Bey added 15 points. The Dawgs had four starters hit double figures in points.  

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