By Daniel Dullum

Sports Radio Service

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Stanford’s road trip to the state of Washington is off to a good start, as the Cardinal took advantage of a shorthanded U of Washington squad and prevailed 84-74 Wednesday at Seattle.

Anthony Brown netted 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had three assists for the Cardinal (15-5 overall, 6-2 Pac-12), while Stanford center added 17 points – 15 in the first half. Chasson Randle scored 20 points and Marcus Allen chipped in with 12 for the Cardinal.

Nigel Williams-Goss topped the Huskies with 17 points. Followed by Mike Anderson with 16 points and Quevyn Winters with 13.

The Huskies (14-6, 3-5) were without 7-foot center Robert Upshaw, who was dismissed from the squad for violating an unspecified team rule.

Stanford built a 12-point lead in the first half, and maintained that advantage throughout the second half and leading by as many as 26 points. The closest the Huskies could get was pulling to within 10 in the final minute.

The Cardinal’s road trip continues Saturday when they travel to Washington State. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.