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Benchmark International Arena hosted the matchup.

The No. 17 Washington softball team won a close game against Michigan, finishing with a score of 9-7. Ava Carroll led offensively as Washington claimed its seventh straight Big Ten victory.

Seattle University’s men’s basketball team advances to face Auburn University in the NIT second round on March 22 after defeating St. Thomas. The Redhawks are seeking to continue their strong postseason performance following a historic win.

The Washington Huskies dropped their series opener against No. 13 USC with a 5-0 loss in Los Angeles. Strong pitching performances were not enough as offensive struggles continued for Washington.

The Washington Huskies women’s basketball team secured their first NCAA Tournament win since 2017 by defeating South Dakota State. Avery Howell scored thirty points to lead Washington into the next round against TCU.

The Washington Huskies men’s tennis team will host Oregon in a Big Ten matchup on March 21 in Seattle. Both teams bring momentum from recent victories as they continue their longstanding rivalry.

Seattle University softball will face Idaho State and Montana over an extended weekend road trip. The Redhawks return after sweeping Montana earlier this month, led by strong performances from Avari Morris, Taylor Fitch, Ava Sin, Berkley Vance, Karen Spadafora, and Jay Ross.

Washington gymnastics placed second at the Big Ten Championship session on March 20 and will advance to regionals after scoring a team total of 195.475 points across four events.

Sounders FC defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals. The match marked Seattle’s first appearance in Eastern Washington and featured key performances from Danny Musovski, Paul Rothrock, and Peter Kingston.

The Seattle Mariners’ farm system features standout pitching prospects Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan as they build on recent success. Director Justin Toole highlights their progress along with other rising talents like Colt Emerson and Yorger Bautista.