Washington Women's Basketball 2022-23 Season Recap

4/5/2023

The Washington women's basketball team had an unforgettable season. Something truly special is happening on Montlake.

Overview

2022-23

Most overall wins + best record since 2016-17 season
Most conference wins + best record since the 2016-17 season
Best conference finish since the 2016-17 season, and best Pac-12 Tournament seed since that season
Received automatic bid into 2023 Postseason WNIT
First postseason appearance since 2017
Made it the furthest in the WNIT (Fab 4) in program history
Hosted the first four WNIT games in Alaska Airlines Arena

Home Court Advantage

Most wins at home since the 2016-17 season
Went undefeated at home in November, February, and March
Game vs. No. 2 Stanford was biggest crowd in Alaska Airlines Arena since 2018-19 season

Dawg fans keep showing up ??

We already know Husky Nation is going to make it another amazing environment in Alaska Airlines Arena this weekend!#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/p9U0ETuyy7
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 3, 2023

Last time at home, Husky Nation SHOWED UP with the highest attendance at Alaska Airlines Arena since the 2018-19 season! Can't wait to see you there for our final home games of the season ??

?? https://t.co/kiWWvR4RSd #GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/dQbQYwsFF3
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 17, 2023

Milestone Conference Wins

12.11.22 vs. Washington State

First time UW beat WSU in the Boeing Apple Cup matchup since the 2019-20 season
First time UW beat WSU at home since 2017-18 season

???? Round 1 of the #BoeingAppleCup goes to the DAWGS! @UW_WBB brought the energy in today's DUB on Montlake! #GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/K4IT53Hi4z
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) December 12, 2022

Starting PAC-12 play off strong ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/n5ozTgGsUo
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) December 14, 2022

01.15.23 at Oregon State

First win in Corvallis since 2012-13 season

Flicks from the DUB ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/vt9RPQDViv
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) January 15, 2023

That’s how you cap off a TEAM win ??????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/cWGUgdw5hW
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) January 16, 2023

02.05.23 vs. No. 2 Stanford

First time since 2015-16 season UW beat Stanford
First time since 2013-14 season UW beat Stanford during the regular season
First time since 2019-20 season UW defeated a ranked opponent (vs. No. 8 UCLA)
First time since 2015-16 season UW defeated a Top-5 ranked opponent (at No. 5 Maryland)
Ninth time in program history UW beat a Top-5 opponent

?? @UW_WBB takes down No. 2 Stanford!! ??#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/scrnHqUWwn
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) February 5, 2023

DUBS UP??

Trusting the process and securing our 1st win against the Cards since 2016 ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/ovXPXZfOBv
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 8, 2023

THAT POST UPSET WIN FEELING ??@autumnjohnsontv catches up with @haleyvandykee after @UW_WBB’s win against Stanford. #NCAAWBB pic.twitter.com/g8wNLeTlAx
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) February 5, 2023

A team full of DAWGS. ??

Fresh off an upset of then-No. 2 Stanford, @UW_WBB star Lauren Schwartz sat down for an in-depth interview with @_jordanligons.

Full video ??
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) February 9, 2023

???? @SportsCenter

Special things are happening on Montlake! Staying ready for the next opportunity and trusting the process of becoming.#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/tJvO0X4f7s
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 7, 2023

It was a true TEAM effort to notch this week’s @espn Win of the Week ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/BIZpojkxYd
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 8, 2023

02.17.23 vs. Oregon State

First time UW beat Oregon State at home since 2014-15 season
Earned season sweep of Oregon State for first time since 2012-13 season

02.19.23 vs. Oregon

First time UW beat Oregon since 2016-17 season
First time UW beat Oregon at home since 2014-15 season

First time since 2014-15 season that UW defeated both Oregon schools at home in the same season.

HOME FINALE DUB OVER THE DUCKS??#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/T8Kww6AG6k
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) February 20, 2023

Committed to the process.

This weekend marked our first sweep of the Oregon schools since the 2014-2015 season?? ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/PiIuZ44D5R
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 22, 2023

WNIT

First postseason appearance since 2017.

THE HUSKIES ARE TOURNAMENT BOUND??#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/sneFz4SNuD
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 13, 2023

It's TOURNAMENT TIME for the Dawgs??

Postseason play tips off tonight in Alaska Airlines Arena! #GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/I3yNuTk7uj
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 17, 2023

Hosted first four games in Alaska Airlines Arena. There truly is no place like home for the Dawgs.

First Round vs. San Francisco (03.16.23)

The Dawgs are MOVING ON to the Second Round??#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/FCr8qXJnF9
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 17, 2023

DUBS ?? @UW_WBB advances and will host the WNIT Second Round??#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/NAPV9ZwBIK
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) March 17, 2023

First Round Game Highlights

Second Round vs. New Mexico (03.19.23)

The Dawgs are headed to the SUPER 16!#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/RlNTncwzcG
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 20, 2023

MOVING ON??@UW_WBB advances to the WNIT Super 16 with a DUB over New Mexico! ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/1UZ3nD36JN
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) March 20, 2023

Second Round Game Highlights

Super 16 vs. Kansas State (03.24.23)

The Dawgs are advancing to the GREAT 8!#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/msgIA3aIH8
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 25, 2023

KEEP IT ROLLING, DAWGS??@UW_WBB advances to the WNIT Great 8 with a win over Kansas State ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/ssnVHb9rNI
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) March 25, 2023

Super 16 Game Highlights

Great 8 vs. Oregon (03.26.23)

The Dawgs are advancing to the FAB 4!#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/yV3ViKBxB9
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 27, 2023

HOW 'BOUT THEM DAWGS??@UW_WBB advances to the WNIT Fab 4 for the first time EVER with a win over Oregon ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/46XYQWap15
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) March 27, 2023

Great 8 Game Highlights

Advancing to the Fab 4 (WNIT Semifinals) was the furthest Washington had advanced in the WNIT in program history.

A truly FABULOUS group ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/9BuidpWX8o
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 27, 2023

The future is bright in Seattle ??@UW_WBB is headed to the #WNIT Fab Four, a postseason run surely to bring momentum into next season.
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) March 28, 2023

Accolades & Achievements

Dalayah Daniels was one of six players named to the WNIT All-Tournament Team

Five Huskies Earn Pac-12 Postseason Honors: Dalayah Daniels, Lauren Schwartz, and Haley Van Dyke were named All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention, Jayda Noble was named Pac-12 All-Defensive Team Honorable Mention, and Elle Ladine was named Pac-12 All-Freshman Team Honorable Mention.

Elle Ladine Named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week

Ladine Named USBWA National Freshman of the Week

Grothaus, Rees Named to Academic All-District Team: Washington women's basketball seniors Emma Grothaus and Darcy Rees have been named to the 2022-23 Academic All-District Women's Basketball Team.

1?0?0?0? career points ??

Celebrating @haleyvandykee and @lschwartz15 reaching the milestone and more to come!#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/0LF3zj9dX6
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) January 21, 2023

Thank You, Seniors

Thank you to our incredible group of seniors: Lexi Griggsby, Emma Grothaus, Darcy Rees, TT Watkins, Trinity Oliver, and Haley Van Dyke.

Thank you, 3?5?????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/fa648ieLKJ
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 20, 2023

Thank you, 2?1?????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/4yQJlC0At3
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 20, 2023

Thank you, 5?3?????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/574TBJXZcC
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 20, 2023

Thank you, 2?5?????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/mGxX2BI9Dl
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 20, 2023

Thank you, 3?3?????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/kzN1RO72FO
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 20, 2023

Thank you, 1?1?????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/8DMf8cyEyL
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) February 20, 2023

Thank You, Husky Nation

So proud of this team and their season ????

Thank you, @UW_WBB, for the incredible displays of grit and growth. Thank you, Husky Nation, for being the best fans and supporting the Dawgs all season long.#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/ieOQxfZhOM
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) March 30, 2023

Husky Nation: Thank you for your support all season long and joining us on our journey of #Becoming

It was a season to remember, and we can't wait to continue growing ????#GoHuskies pic.twitter.com/GdU6tMjk5D
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 30, 2023

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