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Huskies hope for another big performance from Brockman, Hawes

Nov 13, 2006 - 4:13 PM Nicholls St (0-2) at No. 16 Washington (1-0) 10:30 pm EST

SEATTLE (Ticker) -- The future is looking mighty bright for Washington.

The 16th-ranked Huskies try to build off an encouraging season debut Monday when they hook up with Nicholls State in the Basketball Travelers Classic.

Washington posted a 99-91 victory over Pepperdine on Sunday as sophomore Jon Brockman scored a career-high 25 points and tied his personal best with 12 rebounds. He made 11-of-16 shots and added two assists and a steal in 23 minutes.

A pair of freshmen also had impressive debuts for the Huskies. Quincy Pondexter scored 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting and added seven rebounds and three assists. Spencer Hawes, one of the most hyped freshmen in the nation, added 12 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four blocks.

Justin Dentmon chipped in 13 points for Washington, which shot 53 percent (36-of-68) and held a 43-30 advantage on the glass.

Nicholls State was dominated by Mississippi State on Friday, 90-55, before dropping a 68-63 decision to Northern Iowa on Saturday. Aaron Scott is averaging 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds and Adonis Gray 12.0 points and 5.5 boards to pace the Colonels.