Monday, December 29
Seattle, Wash.
5:00 PM PT
University of Washington
vs
Northwestern
UW Hosts Northwestern For Big Ten Home Opener
December 28, 2025 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE — Washington returns to Alaska Airlines Arena to resume Big Ten play, when the Huskies take on Northwestern for the fourth all-time meeting between the programs. Washington is coming off a dominant 90-50 win over Pacific to close non-conference play, while the Wildcats arrive in Seattle on a six-game losing streak.
The game against Northwestern tips off Monday, Dec. 29 at 5:00 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on B1G+ with Tony Chen and Charli Turner Thorne on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KPTR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington hosts Northwestern for its first home Big Ten game of the season
» The Huskies are seeking their third straight home Big Ten win, dating back to the 2024-25 season
» UW is coming off a 90-50 win over Pacific
» It was the fourth 30+ point margin of victory for UW, the most since 2016-17
» Washington dished out 20 assists against the Tigers, its highest mark of the season
» The Huskies nabbed 12 steals, their third-highest mark of the season. It's the fifth time this season they recorded 10+ steals
» Sienna Harvey scored 22 points on 9-for-11 shooting
» UW knocked down 12 shots from deep. Sayvia Sellers led the way with four for 14 total points.
» Avery Howell finished in double-figures for the ninth time this season with 11 points.
SCOUTING REPORT
Northwestern is 6-6 this season and is coming off a 75-62 loss to George Washington.
Last three games: 12.21 at George Washington…12.18 vs. Loyola Chicago…12.14 at Utah
MILESTONE WATCH
» Sayvia Sellers: 2 points away from 1,000 (998 points)
» Hannah Stines: 4 assists away from 250 (96 points)
» Avery Howell: 91 points away from 500 (409 points)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games December 27, 2025
» Washington ranks No. 13 in scoring defense (53.0)
» No. 17 in rebound margin (+11.5)
» No. 20 in 3-point percentage defense (25.1%)
» No. 27 in blocks per game (5.1)
» No. 36 in scoring margin (+19.9)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 31 in points per game (19.2), No. 35 in points (230), No. 39 in field goals (84)
2024-25 SEASON NOTABLES
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.
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)
Continue to check GoHuskies.com and follow the team's social media accounts (@UW_WBB) for the most up-to-date information on Washington women's basketball.
The game against Northwestern tips off Monday, Dec. 29 at 5:00 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on B1G+ with Tony Chen and Charli Turner Thorne on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KPTR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington hosts Northwestern for its first home Big Ten game of the season
» The Huskies are seeking their third straight home Big Ten win, dating back to the 2024-25 season
» UW is coming off a 90-50 win over Pacific
» It was the fourth 30+ point margin of victory for UW, the most since 2016-17
» Washington dished out 20 assists against the Tigers, its highest mark of the season
» The Huskies nabbed 12 steals, their third-highest mark of the season. It's the fifth time this season they recorded 10+ steals
» Sienna Harvey scored 22 points on 9-for-11 shooting
» UW knocked down 12 shots from deep. Sayvia Sellers led the way with four for 14 total points.
» Avery Howell finished in double-figures for the ninth time this season with 11 points.
SCOUTING REPORT
Northwestern is 6-6 this season and is coming off a 75-62 loss to George Washington.
Last three games: 12.21 at George Washington…12.18 vs. Loyola Chicago…12.14 at Utah
MILESTONE WATCH
» Sayvia Sellers: 2 points away from 1,000 (998 points)
» Hannah Stines: 4 assists away from 250 (96 points)
» Avery Howell: 91 points away from 500 (409 points)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games December 27, 2025
» Washington ranks No. 13 in scoring defense (53.0)
» No. 17 in rebound margin (+11.5)
» No. 20 in 3-point percentage defense (25.1%)
» No. 27 in blocks per game (5.1)
» No. 36 in scoring margin (+19.9)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 31 in points per game (19.2), No. 35 in points (230), No. 39 in field goals (84)
2024-25 SEASON NOTABLES
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.
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)
Continue to check GoHuskies.com and follow the team's social media accounts (@UW_WBB) for the most up-to-date information on Washington women's basketball.
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