The Washington Huskies (14-9, 5-6 B1G) host the #16-ranked Maryland Terrapins (18-5, 8-4 B1G), on Sunday, February 9th @ 1PM (also on the B1G + Network).
Washington is currently averaging 72.9 points per game.
The Huskies are shooting 36.5% on three-pointers overall; 32.6% on straightaway threes; and excellent 45% on corner threes.
The Dawgs continue their high efficiency at-the-rim (within 4.5 feet) at 69.7% efficiency.
Washington’s scoring is now led by four players averaging over 10 points per game: junior guard Elle Ladine (15.7 points per game); sophomore guard Sayvia Sellers (averaging 15.5 ppg); 6’4″ forward Dalayah Daniels is contributing 11.3 points per game; and junior guard Hannah Stines (10.1 points per game).
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins average 79.9 points per game.
Maryland shoots 34.4% on three-pointers overall; 33.4% on straightaway threes; and 39.7% on corner threes.
Maryland makes 61% of their attempts at-the-rim (329 for 539).
The Terrapins are also 43.4% effective from further away inside-the-paint (5 feet or more).
Maryland shoots only 37.4% from the mid-range area (76 for 203 attempts).
The Maryland Terrapins have four players averaging 10 points or more.
Kaylene Smikle a 6″0′ junior guard, is the Terrapins leading scorer, averaging a team-leading 17.5 points per game; along with 4.1 rebounds; 1.6 assists; and 1.6 steals.
Smikle is an excellent three point shooter overall (37.3% on 31 for 83 attempts), including 46.2% on corner three-pointers (limited attempts).
Smikle is an excellent three point shooter overall (37.3% on 31 for 83 attempts), including 46.2% on corner three-pointers (limited attempts).Smikle is a decent finisher at the rim, making 58.6% of shots within 4.5 feet; as well as from further away in the lane (40.9%).
Shyanne Sellers, a 6’2″ freshman guard, averages 13.3 points per game; along with 4.3 assists; 3.9 rebounds; and 1.0 steals.
Sellers is a three level scorer: shooting a scorching 41.2% from three-point range overall; a 63.6% finisher at the rim (within 4.5 feet); 48% further away in-the-paint (beyond five feet); and a good mid-range scorer (42.4%).
Sellers is a three level scorer: shooting a scorching 41.2% from three-point range overall; a 63.6% finisher at the rim (within 4.5 feet); 48% further away in-the-paint (beyond five feet); and a good mid-range scorer (42.4%).Bri McDaniel, a 5’10” junior guard, averages 10.6 points per game; 2.4 assists; and 1.1 steals.
McDaniel is mostly a 2-point scorer: shooting an excellent 57.7% on all two-point attempts; including a scorching 50% on mid-range attempts; 67.9% at the rim within 4.5 feet; as well as 44% from further away in the paint.
McDaniel is mostly a 2-point scorer: shooting an excellent 57.7% on all two-point attempts; including a scorching 50% on mid-range attempts; 67.9% at the rim within 4.5 feet; as well as 44% from further away in the paint.McDaniel is effective shooting 45.5% on corner threes (limited attempts).
Saylor Poffenbarger, a 6’2″ junior guard, averages 10 points per game; a team-leading 8.3 rebounds; 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals; and a team-leaing 0.8 blocks.
Poffenbarger is a very effective mid-range scorer (47.8%); as well as effective shooting 46.7% on corner threes.
Poffenbarger is a very effective mid-range scorer (47.8%); as well as effective shooting 46.7% on corner threes.She is an average three-point shooter overall (29.6%); and only average converting 56.3.3% at the rim (within 4.5 feet).
To secure the victory over Maryland, the UW Huskies will need to:
