Huskies Continue Conference Homestand Against No. 6 Michigan Thursday

Thursday, January 1

Seattle, Wash.

3:00 p.m. PT

University of Washington

Michigan

Huskies Continue Conference Homestand Against No. 6 Michigan Thursday

December 31, 2025 | Women's Basketball

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SEATTLE — Washington continues its homestand to open the Big Ten slate, hosting No. 6 Michigan for the ninth all-time meeting between the programs. Washington is coming off an exceptional shooting performance in a 94-73 win over Northwestern, while the Wolverines arrive in Seattle on the heels of a double-overtime win over Oregon.

The game against Michigan tips off Thursday, Jan. 1 at 3:00 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in
Seattle, Wash. The game will air on BTN with Ann Schatz and Elise Woodward on the call. Gary
Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KPTR-AM.

OPENING TIPS

» Washington continues its homestand when it hosts No. 6 Michigan Thursday afternoon
» The Huskies are seeking their fourth straight home win against the Wolverines, and their first win over a Top 10 opponent since
beating No. 9 Oregon State on Feb. 25, 2024
» UW is coming off a 94-73 win over Northwestern
» Washington knocked down 16 3-pointers in the contest, its most since Nov. 22, 2016
» The Huskies 94 points were the most in a conference game since Dec. 30, 2015, and tied for the third-most in any game under head
coach Tina Langley
» With her first bucket of the night, Sayvia Sellers recorded her 1,000th point — becoming the 32nd Husky to do so
» Avery Howell set new career-highs in points (23) and 3-pointers made (6)
» Hannah Stines recorded her 250th assist in the fourth quarter

SCOUTING REPORT

Michigan is 11-1 this season and is coming off a 92-87 win over Oregon.

Last three games: 12.29 at Oregon…12.21 vs. Oakland…12.13 vs. Akron

MILESTONE WATCH

» Sayvia Sellers: 8 assists away from 250 (242 assists)
» Avery Howell: 51 rebounds away from 250 (199 rebounds)
» Hannah Stines: 91 points away from 1,000 (909 points)

NCAA RANKINGS
Through games December 30, 2025

» Washington ranks No. 18 in rebound margin (+11.3)
» No. 23 in 3-point percentage defense (25.4%)
» No. 29 in scoring defense (54.5)
» No. 33 in blocks per game (4.9)
» No. 34 in scoring margin (+20.0)
» No. 39 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 22 in points (249), No. 28 in field goals (91), No. 28 in 3-pointers, No. 29 in points per game (19.2), No. 35 in 3-pointers per game

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)

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