Monday, January 26
Piscataway, N.J.
12:00 p.m. PT
University of Washington
at
Rutgers
Husky Hoops Battles Rutgers Monday Afternoon In Piscataway
January 25, 2026 | Women's Basketball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. β Washington departs for a road trip against Rutgers and No. 15 Maryland. The Huskies are coming off a homestand in which they earned convincing wins against Minnesota (67-54) and Penn State (81-65). UW's plus 20 rebounding margin against the Lady Lions was its third largest of the season. Rutgers, meanwhile, is coming off a 94-60 loss to No. 7 Michigan.
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The game vs. Rutgers tips off Monday, Jan. 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET in Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey. The game will air on B1G+ with Dom Savino 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» Riding a three-game winning streak, Washington hits the road to face Rutgers for the second all-time meeting between the schools
Β» The Huskies won the last matchup against the Scarlet Knights, 83-65
Β» UW is coming off an 81-65 win at home against Penn State
Β» Washington's +20 rebounding margin was its third-highest of the season. Penn State's 29 rebounds were its third-lowest of the 2025-26 campaign.
Β» Avery Howell recorded her fourth double-double, notching 13 points and 12 rebounds
Β» Howell also recorded her 500th career point and 250th career rebound against the Lady Lions
Β» Sayvia Sellers made 10 of 15 field goal attempts and led all scorers with 24 points
Β» Brynn McGaughy knocked down the first six shots she took Wednesday to finish with 14 points
Β» The win against Penn State marked the fifth conference opponent Washington has held to 65 points or less this season
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SCOUTING REPORT
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Rutgers is 9-10 this season and coming off a 94-60 loss to No. 7 Michigan.
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Last three games: 1.22 vs No. 7 Michiganβ¦1.18 at Penn Stateβ¦1.11 at Northwestern
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SERIES HISTORY - RUTGERS
Β» Washington won the last meeting with Rutgers, taking a 1-0 all-time series lead
Β» Monday's game will be the Huskies' first-ever trip to Piscataway
Β» Last season against Rutgers, Elle Ladine scored 28 points to lead Washington to an 83-65 win
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MILESTONE WATCH
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Β» Hannah Stines: 42 points away from 1,000 (958 points)
Β» Elle Ladine: 13 3-pointers from passing Giuliana Mendiola for No. 8 all-time in Husky history, 20 field goals away from 500 (480 field goals), & 22 rebounds away from 500 (478 rebounds)
Β» Sayvia Sellers: 37 rebounds away from 250 (213 rebounds)
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NCAA RANKINGS
Through games January 24, 2026:
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Β» No. 16 in rebound margin (+10.1)
Β» No. 23 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
Β» No. 39 in field goal percentage (45.4%)
Β» No. 40 in blocks per game (4.6)
Β» Sayvia Sellers: No. 30 in field goals (132), No. 38 in points (355), No. 40 in points per game (18.7)
Β» Avery Howell: No. 34 in 3-point percentage (41.1%)
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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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DEFENSIVE DAWGS
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Β» The Huskies have locked down their opponents all season. Washington ranks No. 3 in scoring defense (58.1), No. 3 in 3-point percentage defense (28.5%), and No. 4 in the Big Ten in blocks per game (4.6)
Β» Michigan, who currently boasts the No. 6 scoring offense in the country, only scored 52 points against the Huskies
Β» UW currently has 87 blocks. If the pace continues, UW is set to break its record for blocked shots, when it swatted away 140 in 1981
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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. Rutgers tips off Monday, Jan. 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET in Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey. The game will air on B1G+ with Dom Savino on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
Β
OPENING TIPS
Β
Β» Riding a three-game winning streak, Washington hits the road to face Rutgers for the second all-time meeting between the schools
Β» The Huskies won the last matchup against the Scarlet Knights, 83-65
Β» UW is coming off an 81-65 win at home against Penn State
Β» Washington's +20 rebounding margin was its third-highest of the season. Penn State's 29 rebounds were its third-lowest of the 2025-26 campaign.
Β» Avery Howell recorded her fourth double-double, notching 13 points and 12 rebounds
Β» Howell also recorded her 500th career point and 250th career rebound against the Lady Lions
Β» Sayvia Sellers made 10 of 15 field goal attempts and led all scorers with 24 points
Β» Brynn McGaughy knocked down the first six shots she took Wednesday to finish with 14 points
Β» The win against Penn State marked the fifth conference opponent Washington has held to 65 points or less this season
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SCOUTING REPORT
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Rutgers is 9-10 this season and coming off a 94-60 loss to No. 7 Michigan.
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Last three games: 1.22 vs No. 7 Michiganβ¦1.18 at Penn Stateβ¦1.11 at Northwestern
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SERIES HISTORY - RUTGERS
Β» Washington won the last meeting with Rutgers, taking a 1-0 all-time series lead
Β» Monday's game will be the Huskies' first-ever trip to Piscataway
Β» Last season against Rutgers, Elle Ladine scored 28 points to lead Washington to an 83-65 win
Β
MILESTONE WATCH
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Β» Hannah Stines: 42 points away from 1,000 (958 points)
Β» Elle Ladine: 13 3-pointers from passing Giuliana Mendiola for No. 8 all-time in Husky history, 20 field goals away from 500 (480 field goals), & 22 rebounds away from 500 (478 rebounds)
Β» Sayvia Sellers: 37 rebounds away from 250 (213 rebounds)
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NCAA RANKINGS
Through games January 24, 2026:
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Β» No. 16 in rebound margin (+10.1)
Β» No. 23 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
Β» No. 39 in field goal percentage (45.4%)
Β» No. 40 in blocks per game (4.6)
Β» Sayvia Sellers: No. 30 in field goals (132), No. 38 in points (355), No. 40 in points per game (18.7)
Β» Avery Howell: No. 34 in 3-point percentage (41.1%)
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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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DEFENSIVE DAWGS
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Β» The Huskies have locked down their opponents all season. Washington ranks No. 3 in scoring defense (58.1), No. 3 in 3-point percentage defense (28.5%), and No. 4 in the Big Ten in blocks per game (4.6)
Β» Michigan, who currently boasts the No. 6 scoring offense in the country, only scored 52 points against the Huskies
Β» UW currently has 87 blocks. If the pace continues, UW is set to break its record for blocked shots, when it swatted away 140 in 1981
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2024-25 SEASON NOTABLES
Β
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.
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
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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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