Basketball Recap: Washington Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Washington entered their tilt with Mission on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Bears 79-53. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bears, too.

Ezana Hailu

Points

01/03/26 @ Mills	2
12/18/25 vs Del Campo	5
12/11/25 @ Westmoor	6
12/19/25 @ Piner	6
12/15/25 @ Wallenberg	7

Washington had a senior duo take command as Delorenzo LaSalle went 5-for-10 on his way to 16 points and four steals and Ezana Hailu shot 75% from the field to rack up 18 points and eight assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hailu has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Will Peterson, who posted ten points.

Washington now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Mission, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will welcome Lincoln at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Mustangs have now posted at least 55 points in their last eight contests. As for Mission, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Lowell at 5:30 p.m.