The Washington Huskies (14-10 overall, 5-7 B1G) were defeated, 82-71, by the #16-ranked Maryland Terrapins (19-5 overall, 9-4 B1G).
The Washington Huskies jumped out to an early 15-4 first quarter lead at Hec Ed, but by the second quarter Maryland took the lead for good behind a 36-point career high by guard Kaylene Smikle.
The Huskies defense struggled defending Maryland’s multiple guard offense, as the Terrapins shot 50% from the field overall; 53% on two-point attempts; 88% in-the-paint; and 38.5% (5 for 13) from three-point range.
Meanwhile, the Huskies offense could not keep pace against the Maryland defense most of the game: shooting 42.4% overall — despite a decent 32.3% shooting from three-point range (10 for 31); and 77.8% shooting at-the-rim.
The Huskies committed 10 turnovers in the game; Maryland scored 19 points off Washington’s turnovers.
UW WBB Huskies Player of the Game – Elle Ladine
Ladine scored 23 points on 50% (9 for 18) shooting overall; and 55.6% efficiency from three-point range (5 for 9).
In addition, Ladine added three rebounds and one assist.
In addition, Ladine added three rebounds and one assist.
1st Quarter
1st QuarterThe Huskies jumped out to a quick 15-4 lead over Maryland to start the game.
In the first period, Washington scored 27 points on 55.6% (10 for 18) shooting overall; as well as making 44.4% from three-point range (4 for 9).
Meanwhile, the Maryland Terrapins started slow by shooting 41% overall (7 for 17) and only 20% (1 for 5) from three-point range.
The Huskies were led by Elle Ladine with eight points; Dalayah Daniels added six points; Sayvia Sellers added five points; Hannah Stines and Chloe Brigs scored three points each; and Tayra Eke added two points.
The Huskies held an 8-point lead over Maryland at the end of the first period, 27-19.
2nd Quarter
2nd Quarter Despite the Huskies leading by 20-8 late in the first period, Maryland stormed back behind a 25-9 scoring run to take the lead for good, 32-31.
Washington’s offense struggled mightily by shooting only 20% (3 for 15) from the field overall — despite shooting 33.3% from three-point range on 2 for 6 shooting.
Meanwhile, the Terrapins offense warmed up as they shot 50% shooting overall (8 for 16); and 75% shooting from three-point range (3 for 4).
The Huskies were led by Hannah Stines with six points; Tayre Eke added two points; and Chloe Briggs scored one point.
Heading into halftime, the Huskies trailed by eight points to Maryland, 36-44.
3rd Quarter
The Washington Huskies struggled to score 15 points in the third quarter, while the Terrapins responded with 21 points.
3rd QuarterThe Huskies shot 35.3% (6 for 17) overall; and 33.3% from three-point range (3 for 9).
Meanwhile, Maryland shot 60% (9 for 15) overall and 50% from three-point range (1 for 2).
Washington was led in scoring by Elle Ladine with ten points; and Sayvia Sellers contributed five points — no one else scored for the Huskies.
The Huskies ended the third period trailing by 14 points to the Terrapins, 51-65.
4th Quarter
4th QuarterWashington went on a 12-0 scoring run in the middle of the fourth period to pull within four points, trailing 67-63, with 5:24 left in the game.
However, the Huskies could not sustain a comeback effort.
The Huskies shot 56% from the field overall (9 for 16); but only 14% from three-point range (1 for 7)
Meanwhile, Maryland shot 50% overall (6 for 12); but came up empty from three-point range, i.e., 0% on 0 for 2 shooting.
In the fourth period, Washington was led by Sayvia Sellers with nine points; Dalayah Daniels with six points; Elle Ladine added five points; and Devon Coppinger added two points..
The Huskies were defeated the Terrapins, 73-81.
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