The top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels flexed their muscles in a convincing 81-59 victory over #9 Washington to advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament today.
Jaylen Nowell scored 24 points, David Crisp added 18 and Washington held off a late charge to beat Southern California 78-75 in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals.
Dickerson scored 22 points, David Crisp added a key 3-pointer with seconds left in OT. The Huskies held off Oregon State 81-76 for its 15th conference win.
Darius McNeill and Connor Vanover combined for 37 points to help the Golden Bears snap a 23-game losing streak in Pac-12 play and beating No. 25 Washington 76-73.
Thybulle had 15 points, five blocked shots and five steals, helping Washington remain undefeated in Pac-12 play with a 67-60 win over Arizona on Thursday night.
Jaylen Nowell scored 20 points, capped by three free throws with 1.6 seconds left, and Washington weathered a furious Oregon rally to escape 61-56 on Thursday night.
Nazieh Carter and David Crisp haven't been the offensive headliners this season for Washington, but they complemented each other perfectly in a breakthrough performance.
The Huskies scored 12 straight after the Cougars took their lone lead of the night before cruising to an 85-67 victory over their in-state rival in both teams' Pac-12 opener.