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Huskies Open Indiana Trip Sunday Afternoon At Purdue
January 10, 2026 | Women's Basketball
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. β 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
Β» Washington embarks on its second Big Ten road trip of the season, where it'll face Purdue and Indiana
Β» This is the Huskies second trip to Mackey Arena
Β» UW beat Purdue 87-58 in its 2025 meeting in Alaska Airlines Arena
Β» Elle Ladine got off to a blazing start against the Spartans, knocking down five 3-pointers in the first half
Β» The Huskies forced 14 Michigan State turnovers
Β» Avery Howell finished in double figures for the 10th straight game with 10 points
Β» 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 Wisconsinβ¦1.4 at Nebraskaβ¦12.31 vs. Ohio State
MILESTONE WATCH
Β» Sayvia Sellers: 4 assists away from 250 (246 assists)
Β» Avery Howell: 31 rebounds away from 250 (219 rebounds)
Β» Hannah Stines: 79 points away from 1,000 (921 points)
NCAA RANKINGS
Through games January 9, 2025
Β» Washington ranks No. 22 in 3-point percentage defense (25.8%)
Β» No. 24 in rebound margin (+10.1)
Β» No. 24 in 3-point percentage (36.7%)
Β» No. 26 in blocks per game (5.0)
Β» No. 32 in scoring defense (56.2)
Β» No. 40 in scoring margin (+17.1)
Β» Avery Howell: No. 19 in 3-point percentage (44.2%)
IN THE POLLS
AP Top 25
Β» Jan. 5, 2026: 23
USA Today Coaches Poll
Β» 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:
Β» Elle Ladine: Selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team, as voted on by the media.
Β» Sayvia Sellers: Selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team, as voted on by the coaches.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Β» Sayvia Sellers: Selected to the USBWA 2025-26 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award preseason watch list
Β» Brynn McGaughy: Selected to the USBWA 2025-26 Tamika Catchings Award preseason watch list
WEEKLY RECOGNITION
Β» Sayvia Sellers: Named a Big Ten and USBWA Player of the Week for her 30-point performance against Utah (11/17/25)
Β» 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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