
Huskies Set For Sunday Tilt At Oregon
February 28, 2026 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE – Washington hits the road again to face Oregon. The Huskies dropped its last contest to Nebraska, 66-65, while the Ducks took down Purdue, 71-65. Thursday will be the 114th all-time meeting between the two programs, with the Ducks leading the all-time series, 57-56.
The game vs. Oregon tips off Sunday, Mar. 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT in Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. The game will air on B1G+ with Devlin Christiansen and Corin Bluth on the call. Jason Dorow will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington and Oregon will square off for the 114th time on Sunday
» Oregon is the fifth of five straight games for Washington against opponents currently ranked in the top-30 of the NET Rankings
» Earlier this month, Washington held Oregon to a season-low point total in a 51-43 win
» UW is coming off a 66-65 loss to Nebraska last Sunday
» Avery Howell finished with her seventh double-double of the season, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds
» Sayvia Sellers finished tied for the team lead with 14 points, the 18th time she's either tied or led the team in scoring this season
» Washington outrebounded Nebraska, 46 to 28. This is the 11th time this season the Huskies have outrebounded a Big Ten opponent
» Sayvia Sellers was recognized on the 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Women's Player of the Year Late-Season Team
» She becomes the first Husky since Kelsey Plum and the fourth Washington player since 2010 to be selected
» Sellers has finished in double-digits in 20 straight games, the most since Plum did so in 2016-17
SCOUTING REPORT
Oregon is 20-10 this season and is coming off a 71-65 win against Purdue.
Last three games: 2.25 at Purdue…2.22 at Indiana…2.19 vs. Nebraska
SERIES HISTORY — OREGON
» Washington won the last meeting in Seattle, but trails in the all-time series, 56-57
» The Ducks beat the Huskies in their visit to Eugene last season, 68-67
» In UW's last meeting with Oregon, Sayvia Sellers finished with 17 points in a 51-43 win
MILESTONE WATCH
» Elle Ladine: Three 3-pointers away from passing Giuliana Mendiola for No. 8 all-time in Husky history (162)
» Sayvia Sellers: 16 rebounds away from 250 (234 rebounds)
» Avery Howell: Two 3-pointers away from moving into No. 10 for most 3-pointers made in a single season in Husky history (72)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games played on February 27, 2026
» No. 21 in rebound margin (+8.1)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 33 in field goals (196), No. 34 in points (529), No. 33 in points per game (18.9)
» Avery Howell: No. 21 in 3-point percentage (42.4%)
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 as a member of the 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Women's Player of the Year Late-Season Team. Recognized as a member of 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. Oregon tips off Sunday, Mar. 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT in Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. The game will air on B1G+ with Devlin Christiansen and Corin Bluth on the call. Jason Dorow will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington and Oregon will square off for the 114th time on Sunday
» Oregon is the fifth of five straight games for Washington against opponents currently ranked in the top-30 of the NET Rankings
» Earlier this month, Washington held Oregon to a season-low point total in a 51-43 win
» UW is coming off a 66-65 loss to Nebraska last Sunday
» Avery Howell finished with her seventh double-double of the season, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds
» Sayvia Sellers finished tied for the team lead with 14 points, the 18th time she's either tied or led the team in scoring this season
» Washington outrebounded Nebraska, 46 to 28. This is the 11th time this season the Huskies have outrebounded a Big Ten opponent
» Sayvia Sellers was recognized on the 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Women's Player of the Year Late-Season Team
» She becomes the first Husky since Kelsey Plum and the fourth Washington player since 2010 to be selected
» Sellers has finished in double-digits in 20 straight games, the most since Plum did so in 2016-17
SCOUTING REPORT
Oregon is 20-10 this season and is coming off a 71-65 win against Purdue.
Last three games: 2.25 at Purdue…2.22 at Indiana…2.19 vs. Nebraska
SERIES HISTORY — OREGON
» Washington won the last meeting in Seattle, but trails in the all-time series, 56-57
» The Ducks beat the Huskies in their visit to Eugene last season, 68-67
» In UW's last meeting with Oregon, Sayvia Sellers finished with 17 points in a 51-43 win
MILESTONE WATCH
» Elle Ladine: Three 3-pointers away from passing Giuliana Mendiola for No. 8 all-time in Husky history (162)
» Sayvia Sellers: 16 rebounds away from 250 (234 rebounds)
» Avery Howell: Two 3-pointers away from moving into No. 10 for most 3-pointers made in a single season in Husky history (72)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games played on February 27, 2026
» No. 21 in rebound margin (+8.1)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 33 in field goals (196), No. 34 in points (529), No. 33 in points per game (18.9)
» Avery Howell: No. 21 in 3-point percentage (42.4%)
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 as a member of the 2026 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Women's Player of the Year Late-Season Team. Recognized as a member of 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.
Players Mentioned
Washington Women's Basketball Postgame Press Conference: Nebraska
Monday, February 23
Sayvia Sellers with the DEEP 3️⃣! 👀
Sunday, February 22
AVERY HOWELL FOR 3️⃣! 👌
Sunday, February 22
Money McGaughy! 💸🤑
Sunday, February 22











