November 05, 2026 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE - Washington came out on top, 75-54, in their Thursday night matchup against Pacific.
The Huskies' relentless downhill attack led to 24 drawn fouls and 27-of-32 shooting free from the free throw line. After going into the second quarter down two, the Huskies responded by only allowing 10 points the rest of the half. They put the Tigers away by outscoring them 63-40 in the last 3 quarters.
Four players scored in double figures for the Huskies, including Sayvia Sellers with 17 points and 7 assists and Avery Howell with a 15-point, seven-rebound performance. Sophomore forward Brynn McGaughy added 11 points, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Coppinger contributed 11 points, three rebounds and a career high 5 steals. Freshman guard Sunshine Garcia hit two big time threes in her seven-point, five-rebound night. Tilda Trygger was a presence down low all night, recording seven points and eight rebounds.
Washington protected its home court, stifling the Tigers' offense with 16 steals and forcing 21 turnovers. The Huskies' defensive pressure helped them pull away in the second half and secure the 21-point victory.
The three-game home stretch comes to a close next Thursday when UW hosts Cal State Bakersfield before heading to Washington State for their first road game of the season on Nov. 17.
Coming up next, Washington's matchup with Cal State Bakersfield is Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in Alaska Airlines Arena. You can watch the live coverage on B1G+.












