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Washington To Face No. 16 USC For Big Ten Opener In Los Angeles
December 06, 2025 | Women's Basketball
LOS ANGELES, Calif. β Washington hits the road for the first conference game of the season when the Huskies face No. 16 USC for the 77th meeting all-time between the programs. UW has gotten off to an 8-0 start this season, powered by the No. 2 scoring defense in the country. The Trojans, meanwhile, are 6-2 with wins in their last three games.
The game at USC tips off Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. PT in the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The game will air on Big Ten Network with Krista Blunk and Tammy Blackburn on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 1090 KPTR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
Β» Washington hits the road for the start of conference play
Β» Ranked No. 16 in the AP Poll, the Trojans are the Huskies' first ranked opponent of the season
Β» UW is looking for its second consecutive road win against USC, after it beat the Trojans 62-59 in 2024
Β» Washington limited San Jose State to 54 points in Monday's win, maintaining its No. 2 scoring defense in the nation
Β» The Huskies knocked down their most 3-pointers of the season against the Spartans, with 9
Β» Sayvia Sellers eclipsed the 20 point mark for the fourth time this season, finishing with 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists
Β» Freshman Brynn McGaughy finished in double-figures for a fourth straight game, notching 15 points and 8 rebounds against SJSU
Β» Washington has a +74 rebounding margin over its last four games (+21 against San Jose State)
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
USC is 6-2 in their non-conference games to open the season.
Last three games: 12.2 vs. Saint Mary's...11.28 vs. Pepperdineβ¦11.25 vs. Tennessee Tech
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games December 5, 2025:
(includes all games played)
Β» Washington ranks No. 2 in scoring defense (48.2)
Β» T-No. 5 in rebound margin (+16.4)
Β» No. 9 in field goal percentage defense (31.9%)
Β» No. 15 in blocks per game (5.9)
Β» No. 18 in rebounds per game (44.88)
Β» No. 24 in scoring margin (+26.0)
Β» Avery Howell - T-No. 25 in free throw percentage (90.91%)
MILESTONE WATCH
Β» Brynn McGaughy: Approaching 100 career points (81 points)
Β» Teagan Brown: Approaching 100 career field goals (91 field goals)
Β» Elle Ladine: Needs 5 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:
Β» Elle Ladine: Selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team, as voted on by the media.
Β» Sayvia Sellers: Selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team, as voted on by the coaches.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Β» Sayvia Sellers: Selected to the USBWA 2025-26 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award preseason watch list
Β» Brynn McGaughy: Selected to the USBWA 2025-26 Tamika Catchings Award preseason watch list
WEEKLY RECOGNITION
Β» 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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