Plum's late FTs lift Washington women over Colorado 76-74

Posted January 02, 2016 6:00 am

The Associated Press

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Kelsey Plum, the nation's leading scorer, struggled from the field but hit two free throws with 13.5 seconds left to help Washington beat Colorado 76-74 on Saturday.

Alexis Robinson missed an open 3-pointer on Colorado's final possession and Jamee Swan was off the mark on her put-back attempt as time expired.

Plum, who entered averaging 28.1 points, was just 6-of-16 shooting and hit 6 of 6 free throws for 18 points.

Talia Walton and Chantel Osahor added 24 points apiece for Washington (11-2, 2-0 Pac-12). Osahor grabbed 11 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season.

Plum's layup with 5:21 left in the fourth quarter - her only made field goal of the second half - gave the Huskies a 68-67 lead.

Walton's hook shot pushed the Huskies' lead to 74-71 before Robinson's long 3 from the wing tied it at 74 with 57 seconds left.

Kennedy Leonard and Swan each scored 19 points for Colorado (5-7, 0-1).

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