Thursday, January 8
Seattle, Wash.
6:00 p.m. PT
University of Washington
vs
Michigan State
Huskies Close Out Conference Homestand Hosting No. 15 Michigan State For Denim & Dawgs Night
January 07, 2026 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE — Washington wraps up a three-game homestand when the Huskies host No. 15 Michigan State. UW is coming off an exceptional defensive performance in an upset over No. 6 Michigan last week, who it held to its lowest point total, field goal percentage, and assist total on the season in a 64-52 win. Michigan State, meanwhile, arrives in Seattle on a six-game win streak, which included an upset win over No. 15 Mississippi.
The game vs. Michigan State tips off Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on B1G+ with Elise Woodward and Ben Maya on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on KJR 950 AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington concludes its homestand Thursday night against Michigan State
» Ranked No. 15 in both major polls, MSU is UW's third ranked opponent (No. 16 USC, No. 6 Michigan)
» UW is coming off of a major 64-52 win over No. 6 Michigan on New Year's Day
» Michigan recorded season-lows in points (52), field goal percentage (33.3%), 3-point field goal percentage (21.4%), and assists (3)
» Washington outrebounded the visiting side 43 to 27
» Thursday marked the highest-ranked Big Ten win since joining the conference for the Huskies
» Avery Howell was prolific, recording 22 points and 16 rebounds against the Wolverines for her third double-double of the season
» For her efforts, the USBWA named her a National Player of the Week and the Big Ten added her to the conference Honor Roll
» The 16 rebounds were the most by a Husky since Jan. 21, 2018
» This is the first meeting between Washington and Michigan State in Seattle
SCOUTING REPORT
Michigan State is 14-1 this season and coming off an 81-75 win over Illinois.
Last three games: 1.4 vs Illinois…1.1 at Indiana…12.28 vs. Rutgers
MILESTONE WATCH
» Sayvia Sellers: 8 assists away from 250 (242 assists)
» Avery Howell: 51 rebounds away from 250 (215 rebounds)
» Hannah Stines: 86 points away from 1,000 (914 points)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games January 5, 2026
» Washington ranks No. 13 in rebound margin (+11.6)
» No. 19 in 3-point percentage defense (25.2%)
» No. 22 in scoring defense (54.4)
» No. 34 in scoring margin (+19.4)
» No. 35 in blocks per game (4.9)
» No. 35 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
» Avery Howell: No. 21 in 3-point percentage (4.4%)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 40 in 3-point percentage (42.7%)
IN THE POLLS
AP Top 25
» Jan. 5, 2026: 23
USA Today Coaches Poll
» Jan. 6, 2026: 23
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. Michigan State tips off Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash. The game will air on B1G+ with Elise Woodward and Ben Maya on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on KJR 950 AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington concludes its homestand Thursday night against Michigan State
» Ranked No. 15 in both major polls, MSU is UW's third ranked opponent (No. 16 USC, No. 6 Michigan)
» UW is coming off of a major 64-52 win over No. 6 Michigan on New Year's Day
» Michigan recorded season-lows in points (52), field goal percentage (33.3%), 3-point field goal percentage (21.4%), and assists (3)
» Washington outrebounded the visiting side 43 to 27
» Thursday marked the highest-ranked Big Ten win since joining the conference for the Huskies
» Avery Howell was prolific, recording 22 points and 16 rebounds against the Wolverines for her third double-double of the season
» For her efforts, the USBWA named her a National Player of the Week and the Big Ten added her to the conference Honor Roll
» The 16 rebounds were the most by a Husky since Jan. 21, 2018
» This is the first meeting between Washington and Michigan State in Seattle
SCOUTING REPORT
Michigan State is 14-1 this season and coming off an 81-75 win over Illinois.
Last three games: 1.4 vs Illinois…1.1 at Indiana…12.28 vs. Rutgers
MILESTONE WATCH
» Sayvia Sellers: 8 assists away from 250 (242 assists)
» Avery Howell: 51 rebounds away from 250 (215 rebounds)
» Hannah Stines: 86 points away from 1,000 (914 points)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games January 5, 2026
» Washington ranks No. 13 in rebound margin (+11.6)
» No. 19 in 3-point percentage defense (25.2%)
» No. 22 in scoring defense (54.4)
» No. 34 in scoring margin (+19.4)
» No. 35 in blocks per game (4.9)
» No. 35 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
» Avery Howell: No. 21 in 3-point percentage (4.4%)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 40 in 3-point percentage (42.7%)
IN THE POLLS
AP Top 25
» Jan. 5, 2026: 23
USA Today Coaches Poll
» Jan. 6, 2026: 23
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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