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Analysis: UW Huskies’ vaunted defense has disappeared as losses continue to mount

Washington lost its fifth straight game Saturday night, an 87-83 defeat against Arizona State in front of 9,066 at Alaska Airlines Arena.

It’s the ninth loss in the past 11 games for the Huskies, which is 12-11 overall and last in the Pac-12 at 2-8 with eight regular-season games remaining.

Here are three impressions.

UW IS TRYING TO STAY MOTIVATED

Tennessee’s legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt famously said: “Left foot, right foot, breathe, repeat.”

The Huskies may want to heed her advice in the wake of a five-week decline that’s ruined their 10-2 start.