The Washington Huskies (11-4, 1-3 Pac-12) suffered their third (straight) loss of the PAC-12 season at home to Washington State, 72-59.
The Huskies shot 46% from the field overall, but managed only 25% (3 for 12) from three-point range — which did not help offset their height disadvantage to the Cougars
Washington’s defense allowed WSU to score 72 points (a new season-high, eclipsing the 71 points scored by Stanford a week ago).
Meanwhile, WSU shot 50% from the field overall, including a scorching 42.9% accuracy from three-point range and 52.2% from two-point range.
However, Washington State exploited the Washington defense inside with multiple layups and shots in the lane area, scoring a whopping 42 total points-in-the-paint.
For the game, the Cougars had 11 offensive rebounds versus eight total for the Huskies.
As a result, the Cougars scored 17 points on second chance opportunities, while Washington only had two (2) second chance points.
1st Quarter
Washington outscored the Cougars 18-11 in the first period, as the Huskies shot 50% overall and 50% from the three-point range
First points go to the Dawgs, courtesy of LayLay!
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— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) January 14, 2024
Washington was led by Hannah Stines, Dalayah Daniels and Elle Ladine in the first quarter with 4 points each.
2nd Quarter
Washington shot 33% (8 for 16) and 0% from three-point range in the second quarter.
Meanwhile, the Cougars shot 50% overall and 60% from three-point range.
Washington State outscored UW, 17-8, in the second period.
Daniels led the Huskies scoring in the second quarter with 4 points; followed by Elle Ladine and Chloe Briggs with 2 points.
Ladine ➡️ Daniels ????
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— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) January 14, 2024
The Cougars went into halftime with a 28-26 lead over the Huskies.
3rd Quarter
Washington State kept control of the game in the third period by edging Washington in scoring, 19-17.
However, Washington shot 60% from the field overall in the third period, powered by Dalayah Daniels.
Daniels had a big scoring performance in the third period with 15 points on 83.3% shooting overall (5 for 6), including 50% (1 for 2) from three-point range, to keep the Huskies close.
Heading into the fourth quarter, Washington State led Washington, 47-43.
4th Quarter
Washington’s offense mostly struggled in the fourth quarter, as the Huskies shot 0% from three-point range and 41.1% overall — as Washington State extended their lead to blowout proportions.
Ultimately, WSU cruised to victory, 72-59.
in the final period, Dalayah Daniels led Washington with 8 points.
UW WBB Player of the Game: Dalayah Daniels
Dalayah Daniels led Washington with 23 points on 75% shooting overall (9 for 12) and 33.3% from three-point range (1 for 3); along with 8 rebounds, 3 assist and 1 steal in 35 minutes.
LayLay with the 3⃣ and she's now in double digits!
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— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) January 14, 2024
