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Arizona Football: Cats Top 5 Wins Over Washington

By Brad Malone

Nov 21, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez congratulates wide receiver Tyrell Johnson (2) and wide receiver David Richards (4) after scoring against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the fourth quarter of the territorial cup at Sun Devil Stadium. The Sun Devils won 52-37. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez congratulates wide receiver Tyrell Johnson (2) and wide receiver David Richards (4) after scoring against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the fourth quarter of the territorial cup at Sun Devil Stadium. The Sun Devils won 52-37. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; A Washington Huskies cheerleader runs on the field after a touchdown against the Portland State Vikings during the fourth quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-3. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
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No. 5 Cats Get First Win in Seattle

Nov. 5, 1988

Arizona           16
Washington  13

When the Cats went to Seattle during the 1988 season, they had never beaten the Huskies.

The only glimmer of sunshine against UDub was a tie the previous season in Tucson.

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Fast forward to 1988.

With under two minutes remaining and the game knotted at 13, Arizona pinned the Huskies deep. Legendary Huskies head coach Don James did not want to settle for another tie and decided to roll the bones. He opted to pass with the Huskies near their own goal line with little time remaining.

Arizona took full advantage of the opportunity when Wildcats cornerback Scott Geyer blitzed on third down and was able to knock the ball loose from Washington quarterback Cary Conklin. Arizona nose guard Dana Wells jumped on the ball at the Huskies six-yard line, giving the Cats a very early Christmas gift.

Moments later Doug Pfaff etched his name in the history books when his 22-yard field goal sailed through the uprights.

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