Wrenn, Dixon lead UW men to victory

  • Saturday, November 24, 2001 9:00pm
  • Sports

Associated Press

SEATTLE – Doug Wrenn made a good impression on the Washington fans.

In the Huskies’ home opener Saturday, Wrenn scored 22 points to lead the team to a 69-49 victory over the Santa Clara Broncos.

“This was a good game, but we were still picked to finish 10th in the Pac-10 so we have a long ways to go,” said Wrenn, a sophomore who sat out last season after transferring from Connecticut.

While Wrenn was taking care of business on the offensive end of the floor, David Dixon was a defensive force in the paint. Dixon set a Washington school record with seven blocks. Washington had 14 blocks in the game.

Santa Clara (0-3) trailed Washington 38-37 with 13 minutes remaining, and the Huskies went on a 22-7 run over 10 minutes to seal the win. Washington’s offense heated up after Wrenn was intentionally fouled by David Emslie on an attempted dunk with 10:19 to play in the game. C.J. Massingale scored 14 of his 15 points during that Husky run.

“They are a very athletic team,” said Santa Clara coach Dick Davey. “They can beat you on the post and beat you on the perimeter. There wasn’t one aspect of their game we were most concerned with; we were concerned with just about everything, truthfully.”

Washington (3-1) has now won 81 of its 99 home openers.

“We stood around so much offensively in the first half that we were just waiting for individuals to make plays,” said Washington coach Bob Bender. “In the second half we screened better, moved better and got better shots.”

Kyle Bailey, Steve Ross and Justin Holbrook scored nine each for Santa Clara.

Erroll Knight added 12 for Washington.

In the first half, neither team shot very well. The Huskies’ interior defense had a lot to do with the Broncos’ .314 field goal percentage as Washington blocked seven shots before the break.

In the first 20 minutes of play, the Huskies shot .375 from the floor and turned the ball over 11 times. They performed better in the second half with only two turnovers.

Santa Clara went on a 13-3 run and led 26-19 with 2:42 to play in the first half. Washington then scored seven of the next nine points and trailed 28-26 at intermission.

Copyright ©2001 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Tips Week in Review: Everett splits at Prince George, beats Victoria

Eric Jamieson’s hat trick against Victoria highlights Presidents’ Day Weekend

Marysville Pilchuck’s Michael Smathers Jr. takes the ball up the court during a Feb. 7, 2025 home league game against Monroe. (Courtesy of Spencer Janzen)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Michael Smathers Jr. stars in freshman season

The guard averaged 19 points per game for the Tomahawks this season.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 9-15

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 9-15. Voting closes at… Continue reading

Everett qualifies 13 girls for Mat Classic

Mia Cianega wins at 190 as Seagulls place third at district wrestling tournament.

Arlington’s Leyton Martin puts three fingers in the air after making a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep basketball roundup for Saturday, Feb. 15

Leyton Martin’s triple-double leads Arlington to district win

Freshman leads Jackson to 4A district swim title

Syunta Lee sets two meet records as Timberwolves edge Lake Stevens.

Shorecrest wins 3A district swim title

Snohomish’s Torsten Hokanson sets two meet records and leads two winning relays.

Marysville Pilchuck claims 2A district wrestling title

Tomahawks win three individual championship bouts.

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts during the NCAA Tournament at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Friday, March 29, 2024. (Rebecca Villagracia / Tribune News Services)
Ryan Nembhard named WCC Player of Week

For the first time this year, and with only four regular-season games… Continue reading

Shorecrest’s Cassie Chesnut leaps in the air to block a shot by Shorewood’s Bridget Cox during the 3A district playoff game on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest girls win rubber match against Shorewood

Cassie Chesnut’s 28 points, 18 rebounds pushes the Scots to District 1 3A semifinals with 53-38 win.

Monroe's Halle Keller drives past Meadowdale's Payton Fleishman during a Feb. 14, 2025 3A District 1 playoff game at Meadowdale High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Last-second layup powers Monroe past Mavs

The Bearcats staged a 50-49 road upset in a district playoff clash.

Snohomish’s Kendall Hammer yells in celebration with teammate Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli after she makes a shot and is fouled during the game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep basketball roundup for Friday, Feb. 14

Snohomish, Stanwood girls cruise into district semis.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.