The Washington Huskies' week got off to a tough start, as they were swept in a brief two-game series by the Gonzaga Bulldogs, culminating in an 8-5 defeat on Tuesday afternoon.

Despite a promising start that saw the Huskies jump to a 4-1 lead—fueled by a two-run double from Mic Paul and a two-run homer from Colton Bower—the offense stalled. Gonzaga's comeback was spearheaded by third baseman Mikey Bell, who went 3-for-5 and played a key role in tying the game at 4-4.

Washington briefly reclaimed the lead in the seventh inning on a bases-loaded walk, but the game unraveled in the eighth. Reliever Bryce Johnson struggled, surrendering four runs in the frame, with Gonzaga's Maddox Haley delivering a crucial two-run double to seal the Huskies' fate.

With the loss, Washington's record moves to 15-18. The team now looks to regroup as they hit the road for a pivotal Big Ten series, opening a three-game set against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday afternoon.