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. — 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.
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.
OPENING TIPS
» Riding a three-game winning streak, Washington hits the road to face Rutgers for the second all-time meeting between the schools
» The Huskies won the last matchup against the Scarlet Knights, 83-65
» UW is coming off an 81-65 win at home against Penn State
» 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.
» Avery Howell recorded her fourth double-double, notching 13 points and 12 rebounds
» Howell also recorded her 500th career point and 250th career rebound against the Lady Lions
» Sayvia Sellers made 10 of 15 field goal attempts and led all scorers with 24 points
» Brynn McGaughy knocked down the first six shots she took Wednesday to finish with 14 points
» The win against Penn State marked the fifth conference opponent Washington has held to 65 points or less this season
SCOUTING REPORT
Rutgers is 9-10 this season and coming off a 94-60 loss to No. 7 Michigan.
Last three games: 1.22 vs No. 7 Michigan…1.18 at Penn State…1.11 at Northwestern
SERIES HISTORY - RUTGERS
» Washington won the last meeting with Rutgers, taking a 1-0 all-time series lead
» Monday's game will be the Huskies' first-ever trip to Piscataway
» Last season against Rutgers, Elle Ladine scored 28 points to lead Washington to an 83-65 win
MILESTONE WATCH
» Hannah Stines: 42 points away from 1,000 (958 points)
» 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)
» Sayvia Sellers: 37 rebounds away from 250 (213 rebounds)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games January 24, 2026:
» No. 16 in rebound margin (+10.1)
» No. 23 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
» No. 39 in field goal percentage (45.4%)
» No. 40 in blocks per game (4.6)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 30 in field goals (132), No. 38 in points (355), No. 40 in points per game (18.7)
» Avery Howell: No. 34 in 3-point percentage (41.1%)
BACK FOR MORE
» 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.
» 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.
» 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)
DEFENSIVE DAWGS
» 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)
» Michigan, who currently boasts the No. 6 scoring offense in the country, only scored 52 points against the Huskies
» 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
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
» Elle Ladine: Named to the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team
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. 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.
OPENING TIPS
» Riding a three-game winning streak, Washington hits the road to face Rutgers for the second all-time meeting between the schools
» The Huskies won the last matchup against the Scarlet Knights, 83-65
» UW is coming off an 81-65 win at home against Penn State
» 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.
» Avery Howell recorded her fourth double-double, notching 13 points and 12 rebounds
» Howell also recorded her 500th career point and 250th career rebound against the Lady Lions
» Sayvia Sellers made 10 of 15 field goal attempts and led all scorers with 24 points
» Brynn McGaughy knocked down the first six shots she took Wednesday to finish with 14 points
» The win against Penn State marked the fifth conference opponent Washington has held to 65 points or less this season
SCOUTING REPORT
Rutgers is 9-10 this season and coming off a 94-60 loss to No. 7 Michigan.
Last three games: 1.22 vs No. 7 Michigan…1.18 at Penn State…1.11 at Northwestern
SERIES HISTORY - RUTGERS
» Washington won the last meeting with Rutgers, taking a 1-0 all-time series lead
» Monday's game will be the Huskies' first-ever trip to Piscataway
» Last season against Rutgers, Elle Ladine scored 28 points to lead Washington to an 83-65 win
MILESTONE WATCH
» Hannah Stines: 42 points away from 1,000 (958 points)
» 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)
» Sayvia Sellers: 37 rebounds away from 250 (213 rebounds)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games January 24, 2026:
» No. 16 in rebound margin (+10.1)
» No. 23 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
» No. 39 in field goal percentage (45.4%)
» No. 40 in blocks per game (4.6)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 30 in field goals (132), No. 38 in points (355), No. 40 in points per game (18.7)
» Avery Howell: No. 34 in 3-point percentage (41.1%)
BACK FOR MORE
» 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.
» 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.
» 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)
DEFENSIVE DAWGS
» 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)
» Michigan, who currently boasts the No. 6 scoring offense in the country, only scored 52 points against the Huskies
» 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
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
» Elle Ladine: Named to the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team
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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