Washington Women’s Basketball Edges Oregon in Competitive Clash
In a competitive Sunday night clash in Seattle, the 25th-ranked Washington women’s basketball team edged past Oregon with a score of 51-43. Sayvia Sellers emerged as the star of the game, putting up 17 points, including three successful three-pointers out of 16 attempts. The Huskies improved their record to 19-7 overall and 9-6 in the Big Ten Conference with this victory.
Key Performers
Joining Sellers in the scoring effort, Avery Howell contributed nine points along with nine rebounds. For the Ducks, who have now suffered consecutive defeats after a promising four-game winning streak, Sarah Rambus led the bench scoring with 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting.
Game Highlights
Washington got off to a strong start, with Sellers making two three-pointers within the first five minutes, propelling her team to an early 13-1 advantage. By the end of the first quarter, the Huskies were sitting comfortably at 22-9.
However, Oregon began to fight back, led by Mia Jacobs who sparked a significant 15-0 run, allowing the Ducks to flip the script and take a narrow 28-27 lead by halftime. The momentum shifted abruptly as Washington struggled offensively after a 14-point lead midway through the second quarter.
The game saw lead changes as it progressed into the second half, but Sellers and Howell provided critical baskets late in the third quarter, pushing Washington ahead 37-34. In the final period, freshman Brynn McGaughy’s three-point play increased the lead to six, which proved crucial as Oregon struggled in the waning minutes, failing to score over the final three minutes and forty-seven seconds.
Shooting Statistics
Washington completed the game shooting 38.3% from the field and hit 6 of their 19 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, Oregon managed only 30.9% shooting overall and struggled mightily from beyond the arc, missing 9 of their 10 three-point tries.
Looking Ahead
Upcoming matches for Oregon include a home game against Nebraska, while Washington prepares to challenge the second-ranked UCLA on Thursday.
