Thursday's Women's Basketball Roundup

Washington 71, Furman 43

Devin Coppinger scored 15 points and Washington used a strong first quarter to grab a commanding lead on the way to a 71-43 win over Furman on Thursday in the final game of the 2024 Husky Classic, held at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies (9-4) scored 20 unanswered points in the first quarter to claim a 22-5 lead after one period and were never threatened thereafter. 

Murray State 110, Western Carolina 79

Jackson State 66, Mercer 54

It was the fourth-straight setback for the Orange & Black (4-9) who will wrap up a two-game home stand on Saturday when it bunkers down to battle Appalachian State in Macon. The result snapped a seven-game skid for Jackson State (2-8) who tasted victory for the first time since a 55-48 triumph at East Tennessee State on November 9.