Get 24 hours of unlimited digital access for just $1.

Gallery: Johnson’s 29 points lead Western men past Alaska Anchorage

January 19, 2024 1:56 am

Western junior guard Kai Johnson shouts from the ground. — Western junior guard Kai Johnson shouts after sinking a circus shot and drawing the foul Thursday, Jan. 19 in Carver Gym. The Vikings beat the University of Alaska Anchorage 92-83 behind 29 points from Johnson. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's bench players high-five junior guard Will Wilson as they crowd around him in a close huddle. — Western's bench players high-five junior guard Will Wilson as he is introduced by the announcer. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Louis Grante-Halliday slams down a dunk as another player and spectators from the bleachers watch. — Western freshman forward Louis Grante-Halliday slams down a dunk. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western senior forward Jonathan Ned puts up a shot from the elbow as defenders close in from infront and behind him. — Western senior forward Jonathan Ned puts up a shot from the elbow as defenders close in. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western players smile as they head back together to the bench during a timeout. — Western Washington University men's basketball players smile as they head to the bench Thursday, Jan. 18 after a timeout was called in the Vikings' win over Alaska Anchorage at Carver Gym. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western senior forward Jonathan Ned with his arms reached out after he tries for a shot while a defender reaches for him from the side. — Western senior forward Jonathan Ned follows through a 3-pointer as a defender closes out. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western sophomore forward BJ Kolly looks on from the bench as other spectators watch from behind and next to him. — Western sophomore forward BJ Kolly, left, looks on from the bench after leaving the game in the first half with an injury. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western junior guard Kai Johnson reacts negatively after getting called for a foul while an opposing team member is helped up to his feet behind him. — Western junior guard Kai Johnson reacts after getting called for a foul. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western senior forward Jonathan Ned disagrees with a no-call from the referee by gesturing in disbelief. — Western senior forward Jonathan Ned disagrees with a no-call from the referee. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western junior guard Kai Johnson holds out his hands to his face in the middle of a crowded huddle during a scuffle for the ball. — Western junior guard Kai Johnson holds his hands to his face after getting hit in the head while attempting a layup. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western freshman forward Louis Grante-Halliday rolls towards the stands with his back to the floor as spectators brace for impact while another player puts out his arms in reaction. — Western freshman forward Louis Grante-Halliday rolls towards the stands after getting fouled. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western senior forward Isaac Morow blocks a UAA layup from an opposing team member. — Western senior forward Isaac Morow blocks a UAA layup. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western senior forward Jonathan Ned lays on the floor after colliding with a defender who is also on the floor, sidewayys. — Western senior forward Jonathan Ned lays on the floor after colliding with a defender. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

A photo of the front of Carver Gym with snow piled up nearby. — Fans exit a snowy Carver Gym. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Western men’s basketball defeated the University of Alaska Anchorage 92-83 Thursday, Jan. 18 in Carver Gym.