WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —  Washington travels to Indiana for a meeting with Purdue. UW is coming off a conference homestand in which it upset No. 6 Michigan by holding the Wolverines to their lowest point total, field goal percentage, and assist total of the season in a 64-52 win. Purdue, meanwhile, is coming off its first Big Ten win of the season against Wisconsin on Thursday.
 
The game vs. Purdue tips off Sunday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. ET in Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The game will air on B1G+. Gary Hill Jr. will call the action on KJR 950 AM.
 
OPENING TIPS
 
» Washington embarks on its second Big Ten road trip of the season, where it’ll face Purdue and Indiana
» This is the Huskies second trip to Mackey Arena
» UW beat Purdue 87-58 in its 2025 meeting in Alaska Airlines Arena
» Washington is coming off an 82-67 loss to No. 15 Michigan State on Thursday
» Elle Ladine got off to a blazing start against the Spartans, knocking down five 3-pointers in the first half
» The Huskies forced 14 Michigan State turnovers
» Avery Howell finished in double figures for the 10th straight game with 10 points
» Howell was named a USBWA Player of the Week on Tuesday after helping UW upset No. 6 Michigan with a 22-point, 16 rebound performance
 
SCOUTING REPORT
 
Purdue is 9-7 this season and coming off a 75-67 win against Wisconsin.
 
Last three games: 1.8 at Wisconsin…1.4 at Nebraska…12.31 vs. Ohio State
 
MILESTONE WATCH
 
» Sayvia Sellers: 4 assists away from 250 (246 assists)
» Avery Howell: 31 rebounds away from 250 (219 rebounds)
» Hannah Stines: 79 points away from 1,000 (921 points)
 
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games January 9, 2025
 
» Washington ranks No. 22 in 3-point percentage defense (25.8%)
» No. 24 in rebound margin (+10.1)
» No. 24 in 3-point percentage (36.7%)
» No. 26 in blocks per game (5.0)
» No. 32 in scoring defense (56.2)
» No. 40 in scoring margin (+17.1)
» Avery Howell: No. 19 in 3-point percentage (44.2%)
 
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)
 
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