Sunday, January 18
Seattle, Wash.
3:00 p.m. PT
University of Washington
vs
Minnesota
Husky Hoops Hosts Minnesota
January 17, 2026 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE — Washington is back home for a meeting with Minnesota. The Huskies are coming off a road trip to Indiana, where they shot lights-out from the field against the Hoosiers. UW recorded its best shooting percentage since Dec. 13, 2020, knocking down 64.3% of their shots. Minnesota, meanwhile, is coming off a 76-58 loss to No. 3 UCLA.
The game vs. Minnesota tips off Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on Big Ten Network with Ann Schatz and Elise Woodward on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington returns home to host Minnesota and Penn State
» UW is seeking its sixth straight win against the Golden Gophers
» The Huskies have defeated four of the last five Big Ten opponents they've faced at home
» Minnesota suffered a 76-58 loss vs. No. 3 UCLA on Wednesday
» Washington is coming off an 82-63 win against Indiana
» UW recorded its best shooting performance of the season against the Hoosiers, knocking down a season-best 64.3% of its shots
and 54.5% of its 3-point attempts
» Elle Ladine paced the Huskies with 19 points, her sixth 10+ point effort this season
» Yulia Grabovskaia recorded her highest scoring output of the season, producing 16 points with five rebounds
» Brynn McGaughy notched her highest scoring Big Ten game with 13 points
SCOUTING REPORT
Minnesota is 12-5 this season and coming off a 76-58 loss to No. 3 UCLA.
Last three games: 1.14 vs. UCLA…1.11 vs. USC…1.8 vs. Northwestern
SERIES HISTORY - MINNESOTA
» Washington has won the last six meetings with Minnesota, leading the series 6-1
» Sunday's game will be the Golden Gophers' second-ever trip to Seattle and the first since 1988
» Led by 21 points from Elle Ladine, UW defeated Minnesota 79-65 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament last season
MILESTONE WATCH
» Hannah Stines: 59 points away from 1,000 (941 points)
» Avery Howell: 17 rebounds away from 250 (233 rebounds) & 15 points away from 500 (485 points)
» Elle Ladine: 32 rebounds away from 500 (468 rebounds)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through January 16, 2026
» No. 17 in 3-point percentage (37.0%)
» No. 20 in rebound margin (+9.8)
» No. 32 in blocks per game (4.8)
» Avery Howell: No. 19 in 3-point percentage (44.2%)
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)
» Avery Howell: Named a USBWA Player of the Week and included on the Big Ten Honor Roll following her 22-point, 16-rebound performance against No. 6 Michigan (1/1/26)
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 vs. Minnesota tips off Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on Big Ten Network with Ann Schatz and Elise Woodward on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington returns home to host Minnesota and Penn State
» UW is seeking its sixth straight win against the Golden Gophers
» The Huskies have defeated four of the last five Big Ten opponents they've faced at home
» Minnesota suffered a 76-58 loss vs. No. 3 UCLA on Wednesday
» Washington is coming off an 82-63 win against Indiana
» UW recorded its best shooting performance of the season against the Hoosiers, knocking down a season-best 64.3% of its shots
and 54.5% of its 3-point attempts
» Elle Ladine paced the Huskies with 19 points, her sixth 10+ point effort this season
» Yulia Grabovskaia recorded her highest scoring output of the season, producing 16 points with five rebounds
» Brynn McGaughy notched her highest scoring Big Ten game with 13 points
SCOUTING REPORT
Minnesota is 12-5 this season and coming off a 76-58 loss to No. 3 UCLA.
Last three games: 1.14 vs. UCLA…1.11 vs. USC…1.8 vs. Northwestern
SERIES HISTORY - MINNESOTA
» Washington has won the last six meetings with Minnesota, leading the series 6-1
» Sunday's game will be the Golden Gophers' second-ever trip to Seattle and the first since 1988
» Led by 21 points from Elle Ladine, UW defeated Minnesota 79-65 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament last season
MILESTONE WATCH
» Hannah Stines: 59 points away from 1,000 (941 points)
» Avery Howell: 17 rebounds away from 250 (233 rebounds) & 15 points away from 500 (485 points)
» Elle Ladine: 32 rebounds away from 500 (468 rebounds)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through January 16, 2026
» No. 17 in 3-point percentage (37.0%)
» No. 20 in rebound margin (+9.8)
» No. 32 in blocks per game (4.8)
» Avery Howell: No. 19 in 3-point percentage (44.2%)
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)
» Avery Howell: Named a USBWA Player of the Week and included on the Big Ten Honor Roll following her 22-point, 16-rebound performance against No. 6 Michigan (1/1/26)
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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