University of Washington
Southern University
Washington To Host Southern Tuesday
November 24, 2025 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE — Washington's five-game homestand continues with the Huskies hosting Southern for the third meeting between the two programs. Last season, the Lady Jaguars finished as the SWAG regular season and tournament champions, and became the first team in their conference to win an NCAA Tournament game when they beat UC San Diego. This year, they've begun the season 1-4, while Washington enters the contest undefeated and on the heels of a dominant defensive showing in a 71-39 win against Vermont on Sunday.
The game vs. Southern tips off Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 6:00 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on B1G+ with Jason Dorow and Deniz O'Rourke on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 190 KPTR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington locked down Vermont in the second half to record a 71-39 win
» Sunday's victory was the third time this season the Huskies have held an opponent to 43 points or less
» UW has started the season 5-0 for the third time under head coach Tina Langley
» The Catamounts' total shooting percentage of 29.1%, its lowest since facing Albany on March 10, 2023
» With 22 points on Sunday, Sayiva Sellers has now recorded 15 games in her career with 20 plus points
» Brynn McGaughy became the first Husky freshman with 20 plus points in one of their first five collegiate games since Tameiya Sadler in 2020-21
» Hannah Stines recorded the second double-double of her career with 11 points and 10 rebounds against Vermont
» Washington faced Southern in The Bahamas last season, where it won 61-43
LAST SEASON
The Huskies ended a seven-year drought and clinched an NCAA Tournament berth after an impressive Big Ten debut. Washington led the conference in field goal percentage (49.5%), 3-point percentage (40.1%), and free throw percentage (83.6%) during conference play last season. Elle Ladine was named All-Big Ten Second Team, while Sayvia Sellers and Dalayah Daniels were named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
SCOUTING REPORT
Southern is 1-4 in their non-conference games to open the season.
Last three games: 11.23 vs. UCLA…11.18 vs. Tougaloo…11.12 vs. Ole Miss
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games November 23, 2025:
» Washington ranks T-No. 17 (national) in rebound margin (14.2)
» T-No. 18 (national) in scoring defense (50.8)
» No. 24 (national) in blocks per game (5.8)
» No. 27 (national) in field goal percentage defense (33.0%)
» Sayvia Sellers - T-No. 21 in points per game (21.0)
» Olivia Anderson - T-No. 23 in blocks per game (2.33)
MILESTONE WATCH
» Avery Howell: Approaching 100 career field goals (99 field goals)
» Elle Ladine: Needs 6 3-point field goals to pass Laura Moore, Andrea Lalum, and Kristin O'Neill (136) for No. 10 all time
CONFERENCE RECOGNITION
2025-26 Preseason Honors:
» Elle Ladine: Selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team, as voted on by the media.
» Sayvia Sellers: Selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team, as voted on by the coaches.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
» Sayvia Sellers: Selected to the USBWA 2025-26 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award preseason watch list
» Brynn McGaughy: Selected to the USBWA 2025-26 Tamika Catchings Award preseason watch list
WEEKLY RECOGNITION
» Sayvia Sellers: Named a Big Ten and USBWA Player of the Week for her 30-point performance against Utah (11/17/25)
Flex Plans
Don't miss your chance to catch last season's NCAA Tournament team with Flex Plans. Starting at just $30, this package allows you to:
- Choose any 3 to 10 home games that fit your schedule
- Save compared to buying single-game tickets
- Secure seats before single-game sales begin Oct. 27
We Win, You Win Package
The We Win, You Win ticket package is back for the first half of the 2025-26 season! For just $25 per package, you'll get a ticket to the first home game of the year. Each time the Huskies win at Alaska Airlines Arena, you'll automatically get a complimentary ticket to the next home game for each package purchased. You can learn more and buy packages here!
Season Tickets
Fans are encouraged to contribute to the Huskies' home court advantage by locking in their seats for the upcoming season. These offer the best value and seating, and provide the following exciting benefits:
- Guaranteed seats for every home game at the lowest per-game price
- Priority access to postseason ticket opportunities
- Special discounts on select single-game tickets
- Exclusive access to seat upgrades and add-ons
- Season-long parking priority
- A dedicated ticket representative for personalized service
- Invitations to exclusive events throughout the year
Group Tickets
Looking for a fun outing with friends, coworkers, or teammates? Group tickets are perfect for birthdays, office parties, youth teams, and more. With just 10+ people, your group unlocks:
- Discounted ticket pricing
- Block seating together
- Access to exclusive fan experiences
Reserve your seats today at GoHuskies.com/WBBTickets or call 206-543-2200 ext. 2.
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