Wednesday, January 21
Seattle, Wash.
6:00 p.m. PT
University of Washington
vs
Penn State
UW Wraps Homestand Wednesday With Black Out Game Versus Penn State
January 20, 2026 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE β Washington closes its homestand with a meeting against Penn State. The Huskies are coming off a home win against Minnesota, where they held the Golden Gophers to their lowest point total of the season. Penn State, meanwhile, is coming off a 76-72 loss to Rutgers and remains winless in Big Ten play.
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The game vs. Penn State tips off Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on B1G+ with Elise Woodward and Mary Murphy on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
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OPENING TIPS
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Β» Washington stays home to face Penn State
Β» UW is seeking its second straight win against the Nittany Lions
Β» The Huskies have defeated five of the last six Big Ten opponents they've faced at home
Β» Washington is coming off a 67-54 win against Minnesota on Sunday
Β» The Golden Gophers' 54 points was their lowest of the season
Β» The Huskies were excellent in the paint, recording 44 against a Minnesota team that surrenders just 20 a game
Β» It was the fifth time all season Minnesota has been outscored in the paint
Β» Sayvia Sellers paced Washington with 23 points and four assists
Β» It was Sellers' fifth game of the 2025-26 season with at least 20 points and three assists
Β» Hannah Stines finished with 11 points and seven rebounds
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SCOUTING REPORT
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Penn State is 7-12 this season and coming off a 76-72 loss to Rutgers.
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Last three games: 1.18 vs. Rutgersβ¦1.14 at Ohio Stateβ¦1.11 vs. Illinois
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SERIES HISTORY - PENN STATE
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Β» Washington won the last meeting against Penn State, but trails in the season series 1-3
Β» Wednesday's game will be the Nittany Lions' second-ever trip to Seattle and the first since 1996
Β» Last season against Penn State, Hannah Stines scored a career-high 28 points to lead Washington to an 82-71 win
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MILESTONE WATCH
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Β» Hannah Stines: 48 points away from 1,000 (952 points)
Β» Avery Howell: 5 rebounds away from 250 (245 rebounds) & 9 points away from 500 (491 points)
Β» Elle Ladine: 26 rebounds away from 500 (474 rebounds)
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NCAA Rankings
Through January 19, 2026
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Β» No. 19 in rebound margin (+9.5)
Β» No. 23 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
Β» No. 37 in blocks per game (4.7)
Β» Sayvia Sellers: No. 37 in field goals (122)
Β» Avery Howell: No. 40 in 3-point percentage (41.0%)
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BACK FOR MORE
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Β» All four members of Coach Langley's first recruiting class (Elle Ladine, Hannah Stines, Teagan Brown, and Shayla Gillmer) are celebrating their senior year together on Montlake.
Β» Washington did not lose a single player to the transfer portal from last season's squad, one of only three Power Four teams to do so.
Β» UW is the only school in the country to return a 40-point scorer (Elle Ladine), 30-point scorer (Sayvia Sellers), and 20-point scorer (Hannah Stines)
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2024-25 SEASON NOTABLES
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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.Β Elle Ladine was named All-Big Ten Second Team, while Sayvia Sellers and Dalayah Daniels were named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
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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.
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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
Β» Elle Ladine: Named to the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team
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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)
» 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)
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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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The game vs. Penn State tips off Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on B1G+ with Elise Woodward and Mary Murphy on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
Β
OPENING TIPS
Β
Β» Washington stays home to face Penn State
Β» UW is seeking its second straight win against the Nittany Lions
Β» The Huskies have defeated five of the last six Big Ten opponents they've faced at home
Β» Washington is coming off a 67-54 win against Minnesota on Sunday
Β» The Golden Gophers' 54 points was their lowest of the season
Β» The Huskies were excellent in the paint, recording 44 against a Minnesota team that surrenders just 20 a game
Β» It was the fifth time all season Minnesota has been outscored in the paint
Β» Sayvia Sellers paced Washington with 23 points and four assists
Β» It was Sellers' fifth game of the 2025-26 season with at least 20 points and three assists
Β» Hannah Stines finished with 11 points and seven rebounds
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SCOUTING REPORT
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Penn State is 7-12 this season and coming off a 76-72 loss to Rutgers.
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Last three games: 1.18 vs. Rutgersβ¦1.14 at Ohio Stateβ¦1.11 vs. Illinois
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SERIES HISTORY - PENN STATE
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Β» Washington won the last meeting against Penn State, but trails in the season series 1-3
Β» Wednesday's game will be the Nittany Lions' second-ever trip to Seattle and the first since 1996
Β» Last season against Penn State, Hannah Stines scored a career-high 28 points to lead Washington to an 82-71 win
Β
MILESTONE WATCH
Β
Β» Hannah Stines: 48 points away from 1,000 (952 points)
Β» Avery Howell: 5 rebounds away from 250 (245 rebounds) & 9 points away from 500 (491 points)
Β» Elle Ladine: 26 rebounds away from 500 (474 rebounds)
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NCAA Rankings
Through January 19, 2026
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Β» No. 19 in rebound margin (+9.5)
Β» No. 23 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
Β» No. 37 in blocks per game (4.7)
Β» Sayvia Sellers: No. 37 in field goals (122)
Β» Avery Howell: No. 40 in 3-point percentage (41.0%)
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BACK FOR MORE
Β
Β» All four members of Coach Langley's first recruiting class (Elle Ladine, Hannah Stines, Teagan Brown, and Shayla Gillmer) are celebrating their senior year together on Montlake.
Β» Washington did not lose a single player to the transfer portal from last season's squad, one of only three Power Four teams to do so.
Β» UW is the only school in the country to return a 40-point scorer (Elle Ladine), 30-point scorer (Sayvia Sellers), and 20-point scorer (Hannah Stines)
Β
2024-25 SEASON NOTABLES
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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.Β Elle Ladine was named All-Big Ten Second Team, while Sayvia Sellers and Dalayah Daniels were named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
Β
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.
Β
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
Β» Elle Ladine: Named to the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team
Β
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)
» 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)
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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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