The #25-ranked Washington Huskies (3-0) host the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-1) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the B1G Plus Network.
Washington Huskies Preview
The undefeated Dawgs look to continue positive momentum after a big road win Saturday over Utah in Salt Lake City, 90-56.
Washington’s offense averages 83.0 points per game; while Washington’s defense holds opponents to 53.3 points per game.
The Huskies are highly efficient scoring at the rim (within 4.5 feet) making 63.3% of their shots.
The Huskies are highly efficient scoring at the rim (within 4.5 feet) making 63.3% of their shots.Meanwhile, Washington is shooting only 29.6% from three-point range, which is uncharacteristic and needs improvement by the Huskies standard.
Junior point guard Sayvia Sellers, the reigning B1G Ten player of the week, steers the Huskies offense with a team-leading 23.3 points per game; a team-leading 3.7 assists per game; as well as a team-leading 2.0 steals per game.
Sayvia is shooting 33% (6 for 18) from three-point range; while making 74.2% (23 for 31) of her two-point attempts; and converting 81% (17 for 21) at the rim within 4.5 feet.
Sayvia is shooting 33% (6 for 18) from three-point range; while making 74.2% (23 for 31) of her two-point attempts; and converting 81% (17 for 21) at the rim within 4.5 feet.Notably, Sellers is currently the only Husky averaging double figures in points, however, two Huskies are averaging at least nine points per game.
6’0″ guard Avery Howell, the USC transfer, is the Huskies second leading scorer with 9.7 points per game; as well as the third-leading rebounder with 6.0 rebounds per game.
Howell is still the Huskies leading three-point sharp-shooter by making 45.5% from three-point range.
Howell is still the Huskies leading three-point sharp-shooter by making 45.5% from three-point range.6’0″ guard Hannah Stines, is now the Huskies third leading scorer with 9.0 points per game; as well as the second-leading rebounder with 6.3 rebounds per game.
Stines is making her biggest offensive impact by shooting 52.4% (11 for 21) at the rim on mostly layups; Stines is tied for team leader in steals at 2.0 per game (tied with Sellers).
Yulia Graboskaia, the Michigan transfer, continues to be the Dawgs leading rebounder with 6.7 rebounds per game; and is contributing 7.3 points per game.
Grabovskaia has been a dominant offensive force inside the lane for the Huskies by making 50% of her shots at the rim (within 4.5 feet); as well as 50% efficiency from further away in the lane.
Grabovskaia has been a dominant offensive force inside the lane for the Huskies by making 50% of her shots at the rim (within 4.5 feet); as well as 50% efficiency from further away in the lane.Senior guard Elle Ladine has not yet played for the Huskies this season. It is unclear at this time if she will play versus Fresno State.
Fresno State Preview
The Fresno State Bulldogs are coming off a disappointing loss to BYU, 64-43 (after wins vs. Fresno Pacific, UC Riverside, Seattle).
Fresno State’s offense averages 70.5 points per game; while the Bulldogs’ defense holds opponents to 51.3. points per game.
The Bulldogs feature three players averaging double figures in scoring.
The Bulldogs are led by graduate guard Emilia Long, a transfer from University of Alaska Anchorage, who is also a Washington native from Port Angeles High Schol.
Long is averaging a team-leading 12.3 points per game; as well as 3.0 assists; and 3.5 steals.
Long is a versatile three-level scorer: shooting 42.9% from three-point range; 61.9% on all two-point attempts; converting 71.4% at the rim; but only 28.6% further away in the lane.
Long is a versatile three-level scorer: shooting 42.9% from three-point range; 61.9% on all two-point attempts; converting 71.4% at the rim; but only 28.6% further away in the lane.Sophomore forward Ashlyn Rean is Fresno State’s second-leading scorer at 12.0 points per game; and leading rebounder at 7.5 rebounds per game.
Fresno State WBB on X: “Ashlyn Rean pullin’ up 🚗 https://t.co/vI4DNUDF2S” / X
In addition to being a tough rebounder, Rean is a tough and reliable scorer inside: shooting 57.9% on all two-point attempts; converting 71.4% at the rim; as well as 44% further away in the lane (zero attempts from three-point range).
Senior forward Jaisa Gamble is the Bulldogs third-leading scorer at 11.0 points per game; as well as contributing 3.8 rebounds; and 2.8 assists.
Senior forward Although primarily a mid-range scorer, Gamble only makes 33.3% (10 for 30) of her two-point attempts.
Fresno State WBB on X: “Jaisa Gamble at the BUZZER 🚨🚨 https://t.co/tBRFQ91g3x” / X
Overall, the Bulldogs do not pose much of a perimeter threat offensively.
Freshman guard Ava Marr, a Brier, Washington native from Archbishop Murphy High School, is the closest thing to a three-point specialist for the Bulldogs making 30.0 % from deep range on a team-leading five three-point attempts.
Fresno State WBB on X: “Big 3 from the freshman Ava Marr‼️‼️ https://t.co/A5wN3kG14c” / X
