WNIT Postseason Ends for UW WBB Huskies at Kansas, 61-36

On Wednesday night, the Washington Huskies were unable to get an upset victory on the road at Kansas, losing 61-36 to the Jayhawks — ending their postseason hopes of a WNIT championship.

Game Summary

As we indicated in our game preview, in order for Washington to secure a victory at Kansas they needed to limit their turnovers, thus limiting the Jayhawks’ ability to score points-off-turnovers.

Unfortunately, Washington struggled mightily with ball security, as Washington committed 21 turnovers leading to 24 points-off-turnovers by Kansas.

Likewise, Washington needed to dominate Kansas in-the-paint offensively, however, the Huskies only shot 40% on layup attempts (12-30).

These were the two main factors that led to Washington’s demise at Kansas and brought their postseason hopes to an end.

1st Quarter

UW quickly scored the first four points of the game and Washington managed to keep it close in the first quarter.

Dalayah Daniels led the charge with 4 points (2 for 4), 6 rebounds and 1 block in the first period.

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Haley Van Dyke, TT Watkins and Elle Ladine chipped in with 2 points each.

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Washington shot 33.3% overall and 0.0% from three-point range in the first quarter.

Kansas held a slim 5-point lead over the Huskies at the end of the first period, 15-10.

2nd Quarter

With 2 points each, Dalayah Daniels, Hannah Stines and Elle Ladine were the only Huskies that scored in the 2nd period.

Washington shot 18.8% overall (3 for 16) and 0% from three-point range, as the Huskies offense struggled mightily.

UW committed 5 turnovers in the second period.

By the end of the second quarter, Kansas had extended their lead to 30-16.

3rd Quarter

in the third, Washington somewhat picked up the pace offensively — scoring 12 points in the quarter.

Lauren Schwartz got on the board with a team-leading 4 points in the second period.

Four other Huskies chipped in with 2 points each — Haley Van Dyke, Dalayah Daniels, Emma Grothaus and TT

However, at the end of the third quarter, Kansas had built a 20-point lead, 48-28.

4th Quarter

The fourth quarter saw the Huskies outscored 13-8 by Kansas.

UW shot 16.7% overall and 0.0% from three-point range in the final period.

Ultimately, Kansas defeated the Huskies, 61-36.

UW WBB Huskies Player of the Game — Dalayah Daniels

Under the toughest of roadtrip environments, as the only one Husky in double figures, sophomore Dalayah Daniels demonstrated her elite talent and unlimited potential as she had an impressive all-around game with 10 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 steals and 1 assist.

Will Daniels use this as motivation to further improve her game so she can lead the Washington Huskies to even higher heights next season?

Husky fans will have to wait to find out next season.

GO DAWGS!