The Washington Huskies (13-7, 4-4 B1G) host the Indiana Hoosiers (12-7, 4-4 B1G) at Hec Ed, on Monday, January 27th @ 6PM (also on the B1G + Network.
Washington is currently averaging 73.4 points per game.
The Huskies are now shooting 36.6% from three-point range (46% on corner threes).
The Dawgs continue their high efficiency at-the-rim (within 4.5 feet) at 69% efficiency.
Washington’s scoring is led by three players averaging over 10 points per game: their backcourt duo of sophomore guard Sayvia Sellers (averaging 16.6 ppg and junior guard Elle Ladine (16.4 points per game); and 6’4″ forward Dalayah Daniels is contributing 10.8 points per game.
Indiana Hoosiers
The Hoosiers are averaging 69.4 points per game. (The Huskies are holding opponents to 62.9 points per game.)
Over the last 10 games, Indiana is averaging 33.4 rebounds per game (versus 33.1 rebounds for the Huskies).
Indiana shoots 33.7% on three-pointers overall; 32% on straightaway threes; and an excellent 38.5% on corner threes.
Indiana shoots 33.7% on three-pointers overall; 32% on straightaway threes; and an excellent 38.5% on corner threes.Indiana 65% of their attempts at-the-rim (202 for 311 attempts).
The Hoosiers shoot only 38.9% (70 for 180) from further away inside-the-paint (5 feet or more).
Indiana shoot only 35.8% from the mid-range area (57 for 159 attempts).
The Indiana Hoosiers have three players averaging 10 points or more.
Yarden Garzon a 6″3′ junior guard, is the Hoosiers offensive catalyst: averaging a team-leading 13.4 points per game; 5.1 rebounds; a team-leading 3.3 assists; 1.4 steals; and 0.7 steals.
Garzon is an excellent three point shooter overall (37.3%; 47 for 126), including a scorching 39.4% on corner three-pointers.
Garzon is a good finisher at the rim, making 65.4% of shots within 4.5 feet; but struggles from further away in the lane (28.6%).
Shay Ciezki, a 5’7″ junior guard, averages 11.1 points per game; along with 2.7 assists; 2.5 rebounds; 0.8 steals; and 0.3 blocks.
Ciezki is an excellent three point shooter overall (34.3%; 23 for 67), including a scorching 45.8% on corner three-pointers.
Ciezki is also a good finisher at the rim (65.8%).
However, CIezki shoots only 37.5% from the mid-range area.
Sydney Parrish, a 6’2″ graduate guard, averages 10.6 points per game; along with 6.0 rebounds; 1.5 assists; 1.3 assists; and a team-leading 1.2 blocks. Parrish missed 5 games earlier this season with a knee injury.
Parrish is an inside-outside scorer: shooting 63.4% at the rim within 4.5 feet; and 33% on corner threes (289% on three-pointers overall).
Parrish is an inside-outside scorer: shooting 63.4% at the rim within 4.5 feet; and 33% on corner threes (289% on three-pointers overall).Parrish shoots 75% from the mid-range area (on limited attempts).
To secure the victory over Indiana, the UW Huskies will need to:
(1) prevent Indiana from dominating the defensive and offensive boards by Huskies guards and forwards being physical on both ends of the court;
(2) contain Indiana’s leading scorer and offensive catalyst, 6″3″ guard Yarden Garzon, by contesting all her three-point attempts and limiting her scoring at-the-rim;
(3) challenge all three-point attempts of 5’7″ guard Shay Ciezki, as well as limit her inside-the-paint scoring and dribble penetration;
(4) contain the inside-outside scoring of Sydney Parrish, a 6’2″ graduate guard by contesting all her three-point attempts, mid-range attempts, and limiting her scoring at-the-rim;
(5) efficiently execute Washington’s offense to limit turnovers to 10 or less, while forcing 10 or more turnovers by Indiana; and
(6) make at least 33% of the Huskies’ three-point attempts — with at least eight (8) made threes.
Recently, the Huskies have taken blowout losses against multiple physical B1G 10 opponents, it remains to be seen if they have what it takes to match the physicality of the Indiana Hoosiers.
Huskies Win Probability: 50%
GO DAWGS!