Matchups: UW vs. UP

Point guard Conroy had a somewhat sloppy game against Montana with five turnovers, his most since Jan. 15. Mihailovic is a good-sized shooting...

Point guard

Conroy had a somewhat sloppy game against Montana with five turnovers, his most since Jan. 15. Mihailovic is a good-sized shooting guard capable of getting hot from the outside. Other than size, however, Conroy appears the better all-around package.

Edge: Washington

Shooting guard

David Doubley

A matchup of two of the better guards on the West Coast. Robinson had a bit of a down game against Montana but rarely stays quiet two games in a row. Doubley is quick, but it's hard to imagine anyone quicker than Robinson.

Edge: Washington

Guard/forward

Simmons had a typical game against Montana with 15 points and five rebounds. Korajkic stands two inches taller and will likely try to use that advantage inside against Simmons, who will counter with quickness.

Edge: Washington

Forward

This is the highlight matchup of the game. Maraker may be Pacific's best all-around player, capable of doing damage inside and stepping out and shooting the three. Jones may be quicker and is as heady as they come. But Maraker is smart and athletic as well.

Christian Maraker

Edge: Pacific

Center

Another size-disadvantage matchup for the Huskies as Jensen gives up an inch and 10 pounds to Yango, who has made 58 percent of his shots in his two seasons at Pacific. Yango scored 22 points in a second-round NCAA tourney game against Kansas last year. Jensen needs the same kind of effort he turned in against ASU's Ike Diogu this year.

Edge: Pacific

Bob Condotta

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