SEATTLE \u2014 Washington continues its homestand to open the Big Ten slate, hosting No. 6 Michigan for the ninth all-time meeting between the programs. Washington is coming off an exceptional shooting performance in a 94-73 win over Northwestern, while the Wolverines arrive in Seattle on the heels of a double-overtime win over Oregon.
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\nThe game against Michigan tips off Thursday, Jan. 1 at 3:00 p.m. PT in Alaska Airlines Arena in
\nSeattle, Wash. The game will air on BTN with Ann Schatz and Elise Woodward on the call. Gary
\nHill Jr. will call the action on 950 KPTR-AM.
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\nOPENING TIPS<\/p>\n
\u00bb Washington continues its homestand when it hosts No. 6 Michigan Thursday afternoon
\n\u00bb The Huskies are seeking their fourth straight home win against the Wolverines, and their first win over a Top 10 opponent since
\nbeating No. 9 Oregon State on Feb. 25, 2024
\n\u00bb UW is coming off a 94-73 win over Northwestern
\n\u00bb Washington knocked down 16 3-pointers in the contest, its most since Nov. 22, 2016
\n\u00bb The Huskies 94 points were the most in a conference game since Dec. 30, 2015, and tied for the third-most in any game under head
\ncoach Tina Langley<\/a>
\n\u00bb With her first bucket of the night, Sayvia Sellers<\/a> recorded her 1,000th point \u2014 becoming the 32nd Husky to do so
\n\u00bb Avery Howell<\/a> set new career-highs in points (23) and 3-pointers made (6)
\n\u00bb Hannah Stines<\/a> recorded her 250th assist in the fourth quarter
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\nSCOUTING REPORT
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\nMichigan is 11-1 this season and is coming off a 92-87 win over Oregon.
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\nLast three games: 12.29 at Oregon<\/a>\u202612.21 vs. Oakland<\/a>\u202612.13 vs. Akron<\/a>
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\nMILESTONE WATCH
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\n\u00bb Sayvia Sellers<\/a>: 8 assists away from 250 (242 assists)
\n\u00bb Avery Howell<\/a>: 51 rebounds away from 250 (199 rebounds)
\n\u00bb Hannah Stines<\/a>: 91 points away from 1,000 (909 points)
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\nNCAA RANKINGS
\nThrough games December 30, 2025
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\n\u00bb Washington ranks No. 18 in rebound margin (+11.3)
\n\u00bb No. 23 in 3-point percentage defense (25.4%)
\n\u00bb No. 29 in scoring defense (54.5)
\n\u00bb No. 33 in blocks per game (4.9)
\n\u00bb No. 34 in scoring margin (+20.0)
\n\u00bb No. 39 in 3-point percentage (36.2%)
\n\u00bb Sayvia Sellers<\/a>: No. 22 in points (249), No. 28 in field goals (91), No. 28 in 3-pointers, No. 29 in points per game (19.2), No. 35 in 3-pointers per game
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\n2024-25 SEASON NOTABLES
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\nThe 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<\/a> was named All-Big Ten Second Team, while Sayvia Sellers<\/a><\/a> and Dalayah Daniels<\/a> were named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
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\nCONFERENCE RECOGNITION
\n2025-26 Preseason Honors:
\n\u00bb Elle Ladine<\/a>: Selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team, as voted on by the media.
\n\u00bb Sayvia Sellers<\/a><\/a>: Selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team, as voted on by the coaches.
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\nNATIONAL RECOGNITION
\n\u00bb Sayvia Sellers<\/a><\/a>: Selected to the USBWA 2025-26 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award preseason watch list
\n\u00bb Brynn McGaughy<\/a>: Selected to the USBWA 2025-26 Tamika Catchings Award preseason watch list
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\nWEEKLY RECOGNITION
\n\u00bb Sayvia Sellers<\/a><\/a>: Named a Big Ten and USBWA Player of the Week for her 30-point performance against Utah (11\/17\/25)
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