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Vikings overcome second-half push by Seattle Pacific in return to Carver

WWU beats Falcons 80-76 after 4-game road trip; Johnson passes 1K points as Viking

Feb. 8, 2024 10:29 p.m.
Updated Feb. 9, 2024 11:42 a.m.

Western Washington University's Tijan Saine and Nic Whelp celebrate after the Vikings beat Seattle Pacific 80-76 at home on Thursday, Feb. 8. — Western Washington University's Tijan Saine and Nic Whelp celebrate after the Vikings beat Seattle Pacific 80-76 at home on Thursday, Feb. 8. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Will Wilson and Isaac Morrow reach for the rebound. — Western Washington University's Will Wilson and Isaac Morrow reach for the rebound. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Nic Welp steals the ball from a Seattle Pacific player Feb. 8 during a game at Carver Gymnasium. — Western Washington University's Nic Welp steals the ball from a Seattle Pacific player Feb. 8 during a game at Carver Gymnasium. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Kai Johnson is held back and fouled by a Seattle Pacific defender Feb. 8 during a game at Carver Gymnasium. Johnson is one of six Western players that entered the transfer portal after the 2023-24 season. — Western Washington University's Kai Johnson is held back and fouled by a Seattle Pacific defender Feb. 8 during a game at Carver Gymnasium. Johnson is one of six Western players that entered the transfer portal after the 2023-24 season. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Louis Grante-Halliday lays up a shot. — Western Washington University's Louis Grante-Halliday lays up a shot. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Sports Editor

Western Washington University men’s basketball, playing its first home game since Jan. 20, out

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