Thursday, February 5
Seattle, Wash.
6:00 p.m. PT
University of Washington
vs
Ohio State
UW Wraps Homestand Wednesday With Black Excellence Night Versus No. 9 Ohio State
February 04, 2026 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE — Washington returns home to face No. 9 Ohio State. The Huskies are recently coming off an 83-80 win against No. 16 Maryland, in which it recorded its highest-ranked road win since joining the Big Ten. Sayvia Sellers recorded a career-high 38 points against the Terrapins. Ohio State, meanwhile, is coming off a 90-71 win against Nebraska.
The game vs. Ohio State tips off Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6:00 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington. The game will air on Peacock with Ann Schatz and Elise Woodward on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington plays host to Ohio State for the first time since 2018
» Ohio State will be UW's sixth opponent in the next seven games currently ranked in the top-25 of the NET Rankings
» UW swatted away 10 Fighting Illini' shot attempts in Alaska Airlines Arena, setting a new season-high
» UW held Illinois to a season-low nine assists
» Sayvia Sellers taked on 17 points, four assists, two steals, and matched her career-best with three blocks
» Avery Howell tied for the team lead with 17 points and seven rebounds. Sunday marked her 10th game with 15 or more points this season
» McGaughy finished with her fourth double-digit performance in Big Ten play, notching 12 points and four rebounds
» For her 38-point performance, Sayvia Sellers was named the USBWA Player of the Week
» It marks the first time in program history a Washington player has won the award twice in one season
» Sellers was also named to the Big Ten Honor Roll
» Last Thursday, Amayah "Sunshine" Garcia, a 2026 signee, was named a McDonald's All-American Game nominee
SCOUTING REPORT
Ohio State is 20-3 this season and coming off a 90-71 win against Nebraska.
Last three games: 2.1 vs. Nebraska…1.29 vs. Wisconsin…1.25 at Iowa
SERIES HISTORY — OHIO STATE
» Washington won the last meeting in Seattle, but trails in the all-time series 1-4
» Thursday's game will be the Buckeyes' first trip to Seattle since 2018
» In the Huskies' last home meeting with the Buckeyes, Amber Melgoza scored 28 points to lead Washington to a 69-59 win
MILESTONE WATCH
» Hannah Stines: 24 points away from 1,000 (976 points)
» Elle Ladine: 8 3-pointers away from passing Giuliana Mendiola for No. 8 all-time in Husky history (162), 12 field goals away from 500 (488 field goals), & 12 rebounds away from 500 (488 rebounds)
» Sayvia Sellers: 31 rebounds away from 250 (219 rebounds)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games February 3, 2026:
» No. 20 in rebound margin (+9.1)
» No. 29 in 3-point percentage (35.5%)
» No. 37 in blocks per game (4.7)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 25 in field goals (157), No. 26 in points per game (19.1), No. 26 in points (421)
» Avery Howell: No. 28 in 3-point percentage (41.7%)
IN THE POLLS
AP Top 25
» Feb. 2, 2026: 24
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)
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. Ohio State tips off Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6:00 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington. The game will air on Peacock with Ann Schatz and Elise Woodward on the call. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on 950 KJR-AM.
OPENING TIPS
» Washington plays host to Ohio State for the first time since 2018
» Ohio State will be UW's sixth opponent in the next seven games currently ranked in the top-25 of the NET Rankings
» UW swatted away 10 Fighting Illini' shot attempts in Alaska Airlines Arena, setting a new season-high
» UW held Illinois to a season-low nine assists
» Sayvia Sellers taked on 17 points, four assists, two steals, and matched her career-best with three blocks
» Avery Howell tied for the team lead with 17 points and seven rebounds. Sunday marked her 10th game with 15 or more points this season
» McGaughy finished with her fourth double-digit performance in Big Ten play, notching 12 points and four rebounds
» For her 38-point performance, Sayvia Sellers was named the USBWA Player of the Week
» It marks the first time in program history a Washington player has won the award twice in one season
» Sellers was also named to the Big Ten Honor Roll
» Last Thursday, Amayah "Sunshine" Garcia, a 2026 signee, was named a McDonald's All-American Game nominee
SCOUTING REPORT
Ohio State is 20-3 this season and coming off a 90-71 win against Nebraska.
Last three games: 2.1 vs. Nebraska…1.29 vs. Wisconsin…1.25 at Iowa
SERIES HISTORY — OHIO STATE
» Washington won the last meeting in Seattle, but trails in the all-time series 1-4
» Thursday's game will be the Buckeyes' first trip to Seattle since 2018
» In the Huskies' last home meeting with the Buckeyes, Amber Melgoza scored 28 points to lead Washington to a 69-59 win
MILESTONE WATCH
» Hannah Stines: 24 points away from 1,000 (976 points)
» Elle Ladine: 8 3-pointers away from passing Giuliana Mendiola for No. 8 all-time in Husky history (162), 12 field goals away from 500 (488 field goals), & 12 rebounds away from 500 (488 rebounds)
» Sayvia Sellers: 31 rebounds away from 250 (219 rebounds)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games February 3, 2026:
» No. 20 in rebound margin (+9.1)
» No. 29 in 3-point percentage (35.5%)
» No. 37 in blocks per game (4.7)
» Sayvia Sellers: No. 25 in field goals (157), No. 26 in points per game (19.1), No. 26 in points (421)
» Avery Howell: No. 28 in 3-point percentage (41.7%)
IN THE POLLS
AP Top 25
» Feb. 2, 2026: 24
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)
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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