2024-25 Husky Women’s Basketball Season Recap
April 09, 2025 | Women's Basketball
It was a year of firsts in a multitude of ways for Washington women's basketball, as the Huskies enjoyed an exciting first year in the Big Ten Conference.
NEW YEAR, NEW LEAGUE
In their first season in the Big Ten, the Huskies finished the year with a 9-9 record, the most conference wins since the 2016-17 season.
The Huskies went 19-14 overall on the season, tying the most in the Tina Langley era (19-15 in 2022-23).
The Dawgs won three of their first four Big Ten games, including victories over Northwestern, Illinois, and Wisconsin to kick off a season in a new league.
Washington enduring a five-game winning streak that was capped with its first-ever Big Ten Tournament win and first conference tournament win at Washington for Langley, as the Huskies defeated Minnesota in the first round 79-65 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
POSTSEASON HIGHLIGHTS
For the first time since the 2016-17 season, the Huskies earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies fought hard until the very end, narrowly losing 60-63 to Columbia in a First Four matchup in Chapel Hill, N.C. on the campus of the University of North Carolina.
INTO THE RAFTERS
On January 18, 2025, Washington sent Husky legend Kelsey Plum's No. 10 jersey into the rafters of Alaska Airlines Arena, making Plum the first ever UW women's basketball student-athlete to have a jersey retired.
Plum entered an exclusive club of just five other Washington athletes to have their jersey retired, joining Bob Houbregs - MBB, Brandon Roy - MBB, Isaiah Thomas - MBB, Courtney Thompson - VB, and Krista Vansant – VB.
DAWGS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Washington received local, conference-wide, and national attention this season.
This year's team made its way into the Husky record books on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.
A DEFENSIVE FORCE
The Huskies recorded 138 blocks on the season, the second most in a single season in program history and the most since 1980-81 (140 blocked shots).
The Huskies tied for fifth most blocks in the league (68, 3.78 BPG).
Two of the program's top three single season blocked shot counts have come in the last three seasons under Langley (137 in 2022-23 and 138 this season).
The Dawgs swatted away 16 shots in a win over Prairie View A&M, the most by a Husky team since 2017.
Tayra Eke led the defensive charge with a career-high eight blocks in the game, the most by a Husky inside Alaska Airlines Arena.
DAWGS ON TOP
The Huskies led the Big Ten in all three shooting categories in their first season in the league – scoring the most points in a season since 2016-17 (2,379).
In 18 conference games, UW shot 49.5 percent from the field, 40.1 percent from three, and 83.6 percent from the charity stripe. The Dawgs connected on a conference-high 8.28 three-pointers per contest (149 triples).
Washington shot 48.0 percent overall, the highest shooting percentage in program history (47.8% in 1985). UW's 37.0 percent mark from deep was the highest since 2016-17 and 77.5 percent from the free throw line was the highest mark since 2015-16 (78.0%).
Washington improved from 42.0 percent shooting to a 48.0 percent mark from last season to this season, the largest field goal percentage increase from 2023-24 to 2024-25 compared to all Big Ten teams.
DALAYAH DANIELS
Dalayah Daniels recorded her third Top-10 season in blocked shots with 51, the seventh most in a single season.
Daniels concluded her career at No. 2 on UW's all-time blocked shots list with 160 blocks in a Washington uniform (207 career).
She also recorded 28 career double-doubles, good for fifth most in the UW record book.
The Seattle native finished the 2024-25 season shooting 57.5 percent from the field, the highest single season field goal percentage in Husky history (minimum 200 attempts). It marks the highest since Karen Deden shot 56.7 percent in 1989.
Daniels wrapped the season ranked 12th in the conference in rebounding (7.7 RPG) and third in field goal percentage (57.9%).
ELLE LADINE
Elle Ladine connected on 220 field goals this year, the eighth most in a single season by a Husky. She did it while shooting 47.3 percent from the field, 39.3 percent from three, and 84.9 percent from the free throw line.
Ladine finished third in the Big Ten in scoring (19.2 PPG) and fifth in field goal percentage (51.5%).
She led the league in three-point percentage (44.1%), tying the second most threes on the season (45).
Ladine recorded a career-high 40 points in a win at Northwestern (12/28/24), becoming just the fourth Husky to reach 40 in a game. Ladine and Juju Watkins were the only two Big Ten players to drop 40 in a game this season.
The junior passed 1,000 career points at Nebraska (2/23/25) while dropping 28 in her second straight game.
Ladine drained 77 threes in 2024-25, the eighth most in a season by a Husky.
SAYVIA SELLERS
Sayvia Sellers notched a career-high 30 points on two occasions, including vs. Utah (2/14/24) and at Michigan (1/15/25).
The sophomore finished 19th in the league in scoring (15.0 PPG) and seventh in assists (77, 4.26 APG). She recorded nine games this season with 6+ assists.
Sellers was eighth in the league in three-point field goal percentage (38.0%) and was fifth in three-point makes (41, 2.28 3PG).
SENIOR SEND-OFF
At the conclusion of this season, Washington sent off three seniors that made tremendous impacts to Husky women's basketball – Dalayah Daniels, Tayra Eke, and Brenna McDonald.
The Huskies defeated the Ducks 64-56 in the 112th overall meeting between the two teams on Senior Day inside Alaska Airlines Arena.
MORE ON MONTLAKE
Check out information on season ticket deposits, ticket interest lists, and more at GoHuskies.com/WBBTickets.
Support Washington women's basketball by making a donation through the Tyee Club.
Check out the Washington Marketplace for Husky women's basketball NIL opportunities at GoHuskies.com/WBB-Marketplace.
Stay up-to-date with Washington women's basketball by following @UW_WBB on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
NEW YEAR, NEW LEAGUE
In their first season in the Big Ten, the Huskies finished the year with a 9-9 record, the most conference wins since the 2016-17 season.
The Huskies went 19-14 overall on the season, tying the most in the Tina Langley era (19-15 in 2022-23).
The Dawgs won three of their first four Big Ten games, including victories over Northwestern, Illinois, and Wisconsin to kick off a season in a new league.
Washington enduring a five-game winning streak that was capped with its first-ever Big Ten Tournament win and first conference tournament win at Washington for Langley, as the Huskies defeated Minnesota in the first round 79-65 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
POSTSEASON HIGHLIGHTS
For the first time since the 2016-17 season, the Huskies earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies fought hard until the very end, narrowly losing 60-63 to Columbia in a First Four matchup in Chapel Hill, N.C. on the campus of the University of North Carolina.
INTO THE RAFTERS
On January 18, 2025, Washington sent Husky legend Kelsey Plum's No. 10 jersey into the rafters of Alaska Airlines Arena, making Plum the first ever UW women's basketball student-athlete to have a jersey retired.
Plum entered an exclusive club of just five other Washington athletes to have their jersey retired, joining Bob Houbregs - MBB, Brandon Roy - MBB, Isaiah Thomas - MBB, Courtney Thompson - VB, and Krista Vansant – VB.
DAWGS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Washington received local, conference-wide, and national attention this season.
- National Recognition:
- Elle Ladine: USBWA National Player of the Week (12/31/24)
- Conference Recognition:
- 2024-25 Big Ten Women's Basketball Weekly Honor Roll:
- Elle Ladine (2/24/25)
- Elle Ladine (1/6/25)
- 2024-25 All-Conference Honors:
- Elle Ladine: All-Big Ten Second Team
- Dalayah Daniels: All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
- Sayvia Sellers: All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
- 2024-25 Big Ten Women's Basketball Weekly Honor Roll:
- Tournament Recognition:
- 2024 Baha Mar Pink Flamingo Championship All-Tournament Team: Hannah Stines
This year's team made its way into the Husky record books on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.
A DEFENSIVE FORCE
The Huskies recorded 138 blocks on the season, the second most in a single season in program history and the most since 1980-81 (140 blocked shots).
The Huskies tied for fifth most blocks in the league (68, 3.78 BPG).
Two of the program's top three single season blocked shot counts have come in the last three seasons under Langley (137 in 2022-23 and 138 this season).
The Dawgs swatted away 16 shots in a win over Prairie View A&M, the most by a Husky team since 2017.
Tayra Eke led the defensive charge with a career-high eight blocks in the game, the most by a Husky inside Alaska Airlines Arena.
DAWGS ON TOP
The Huskies led the Big Ten in all three shooting categories in their first season in the league – scoring the most points in a season since 2016-17 (2,379).
In 18 conference games, UW shot 49.5 percent from the field, 40.1 percent from three, and 83.6 percent from the charity stripe. The Dawgs connected on a conference-high 8.28 three-pointers per contest (149 triples).
Washington shot 48.0 percent overall, the highest shooting percentage in program history (47.8% in 1985). UW's 37.0 percent mark from deep was the highest since 2016-17 and 77.5 percent from the free throw line was the highest mark since 2015-16 (78.0%).
Washington improved from 42.0 percent shooting to a 48.0 percent mark from last season to this season, the largest field goal percentage increase from 2023-24 to 2024-25 compared to all Big Ten teams.
DALAYAH DANIELS
Dalayah Daniels recorded her third Top-10 season in blocked shots with 51, the seventh most in a single season.
Daniels concluded her career at No. 2 on UW's all-time blocked shots list with 160 blocks in a Washington uniform (207 career).
She also recorded 28 career double-doubles, good for fifth most in the UW record book.
The Seattle native finished the 2024-25 season shooting 57.5 percent from the field, the highest single season field goal percentage in Husky history (minimum 200 attempts). It marks the highest since Karen Deden shot 56.7 percent in 1989.
Daniels wrapped the season ranked 12th in the conference in rebounding (7.7 RPG) and third in field goal percentage (57.9%).
ELLE LADINE
Elle Ladine connected on 220 field goals this year, the eighth most in a single season by a Husky. She did it while shooting 47.3 percent from the field, 39.3 percent from three, and 84.9 percent from the free throw line.
Ladine finished third in the Big Ten in scoring (19.2 PPG) and fifth in field goal percentage (51.5%).
She led the league in three-point percentage (44.1%), tying the second most threes on the season (45).
Ladine recorded a career-high 40 points in a win at Northwestern (12/28/24), becoming just the fourth Husky to reach 40 in a game. Ladine and Juju Watkins were the only two Big Ten players to drop 40 in a game this season.
The junior passed 1,000 career points at Nebraska (2/23/25) while dropping 28 in her second straight game.
Ladine drained 77 threes in 2024-25, the eighth most in a season by a Husky.
SAYVIA SELLERS
Sayvia Sellers notched a career-high 30 points on two occasions, including vs. Utah (2/14/24) and at Michigan (1/15/25).
The sophomore finished 19th in the league in scoring (15.0 PPG) and seventh in assists (77, 4.26 APG). She recorded nine games this season with 6+ assists.
Sellers was eighth in the league in three-point field goal percentage (38.0%) and was fifth in three-point makes (41, 2.28 3PG).
SENIOR SEND-OFF
At the conclusion of this season, Washington sent off three seniors that made tremendous impacts to Husky women's basketball – Dalayah Daniels, Tayra Eke, and Brenna McDonald.
The Huskies defeated the Ducks 64-56 in the 112th overall meeting between the two teams on Senior Day inside Alaska Airlines Arena.
MORE ON MONTLAKE
Check out information on season ticket deposits, ticket interest lists, and more at GoHuskies.com/WBBTickets.
Support Washington women's basketball by making a donation through the Tyee Club.
Check out the Washington Marketplace for Husky women's basketball NIL opportunities at GoHuskies.com/WBB-Marketplace.
Stay up-to-date with Washington women's basketball by following @UW_WBB on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
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