
Washington Set For Meeting With No. 15 Iowa Wednesday At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
February 10, 2026 | Women's Basketball
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Washington hits the road to face Iowa. The Huskies are coming off a 91-86 win in overtime against Wisconsin, while Iowa dropped its third Big Ten game of the season in a 91-85 loss to Minnesota. Sunday will be the 10th all-time meeting between the two programs, with the Huskies leading the all-time series 6-3.
The game vs. Iowa tips off Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. CT in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The game will air on B1G+. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington and Iowa will square off for the 10th time on Wednesday
» Iowa is the start of five straight games for Washington against opponents currently ranked in the top-25 of the NET Rankings
» Washington is seeking its second straight win in Iowa City. Its last road win against the Hawkeyes came in 1997.
» UW is coming off a 91-87 win against Wisconsin in overtime
» The Huskies were exceptional from beyond the arc, knocking down 13 3-pointers
» Avery Howell posted a double-double, finishing with a career-high 34 points and 14 rebounds
» No Husky has ever compiled a stat line with at least that many points and rebounds
» Howell notched 13 of her points in the second half and another nine in overtime
» She also matched her career-best with six 3-pointers, two assists, a block, and a steal
» Sayvia Sellers notched her 12th 20+ point game of the season with 23 points, five assists, and four steals (a new season high)
» Elle Ladine recorded her 500th rebound in a 16-point, seven rebound, and three assist
SCOUTING REPORT
Iowa is 18-5 this season and coming off a 91-85 loss to Minnesota.
Last three games: 2.5 vs. Minnesota…2.1 at UCLA…1.29 at USC
SERIES HISTORY - IOWA
» Washington won the last meeting in Iowa City and holds an all-time 6-3 series lead
» Wednesday's game will be the Huskies' first trip to Iowa City since 1997
MILESTONE WATCH
» Hannah Stines: 16 points away from 1,000 (984 points)
» Elle Ladine: 5 3-pointers away from passing Giuliana Mendiola for No. 8 all-time in Husky history (162) & 6 field goals away from 500 (494 field goals)
» Sayvia Sellers: 28 rebounds away from 250 (222 rebounds)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games February 8, 2026
» No. 18 in rebound margin (+9.0)
» No. 27 in 3-point percentage (35.7%)
» No. 38 in blocks per game (4.6)
» No. 40 in field goal percentage (45.1%)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 20 in points per game (19.6), No. 23 in points (470), No. 24 in field goals (173)
» Avery Howell: No. 26 in 3-point percentage (42.7%)
IN THE POLLS
AP Top 25
» Feb. 10, 2026: 25
USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
» Feb. 3, 2026: 25
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). Became the first Husky to be recognized as a USBWA Player of the Week twice in the same season after she was honored for a 38-point performance against No. 16 Maryland.
» 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. Iowa tips off Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. CT in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The game will air on B1G+. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington and Iowa will square off for the 10th time on Wednesday
» Iowa is the start of five straight games for Washington against opponents currently ranked in the top-25 of the NET Rankings
» Washington is seeking its second straight win in Iowa City. Its last road win against the Hawkeyes came in 1997.
» UW is coming off a 91-87 win against Wisconsin in overtime
» The Huskies were exceptional from beyond the arc, knocking down 13 3-pointers
» Avery Howell posted a double-double, finishing with a career-high 34 points and 14 rebounds
» No Husky has ever compiled a stat line with at least that many points and rebounds
» Howell notched 13 of her points in the second half and another nine in overtime
» She also matched her career-best with six 3-pointers, two assists, a block, and a steal
» Sayvia Sellers notched her 12th 20+ point game of the season with 23 points, five assists, and four steals (a new season high)
» Elle Ladine recorded her 500th rebound in a 16-point, seven rebound, and three assist
SCOUTING REPORT
Iowa is 18-5 this season and coming off a 91-85 loss to Minnesota.
Last three games: 2.5 vs. Minnesota…2.1 at UCLA…1.29 at USC
SERIES HISTORY - IOWA
» Washington won the last meeting in Iowa City and holds an all-time 6-3 series lead
» Wednesday's game will be the Huskies' first trip to Iowa City since 1997
MILESTONE WATCH
» Hannah Stines: 16 points away from 1,000 (984 points)
» Elle Ladine: 5 3-pointers away from passing Giuliana Mendiola for No. 8 all-time in Husky history (162) & 6 field goals away from 500 (494 field goals)
» Sayvia Sellers: 28 rebounds away from 250 (222 rebounds)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games February 8, 2026
» No. 18 in rebound margin (+9.0)
» No. 27 in 3-point percentage (35.7%)
» No. 38 in blocks per game (4.6)
» No. 40 in field goal percentage (45.1%)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 20 in points per game (19.6), No. 23 in points (470), No. 24 in field goals (173)
» Avery Howell: No. 26 in 3-point percentage (42.7%)
IN THE POLLS
AP Top 25
» Feb. 10, 2026: 25
USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
» Feb. 3, 2026: 25
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). Became the first Husky to be recognized as a USBWA Player of the Week twice in the same season after she was honored for a 38-point performance against No. 16 Maryland.
» 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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