The #22-ranked Washington Huskies (5-0) host the Southern University Lady Jaguars (1-4) on Tuesday, November 25th at 6 p.m. on the B1G Plus Network.
Washington Huskies Preview
After a home victory over Vermont on Sunday, the undefeated Dawgs aim to extend their undefeated start to the 2025-26 season at home versus the Southern University Lady Jaguars.
Washington’s offense averages 77.5 points per game; while Washington’s defense holds opponents to 50.8 points per game.
The Huskies offense is highly efficient scoring at the rim (within 4.5 feet) making 65.5% of their shots.
However, Washington is now only shooting 27.6% from three-point range, well below the Huskies usual standard for a season average (37% last season).
However, Washington is now only shooting 27.6% from three-point range, well below the Huskies usual standard for a season average (37% last season).Junior point guardSayvia Sellers scores a team-leading 21.2 points per game; a team-leading 4.6 assists per game; as well as a team-leading 2.3 steals per gam
Sayvia is shooting 33% (9 for 2) from three-point range; while making 67.3% (33 for 49) of her two-point attempts; and converting 80.6% (25 for 31) at the rim within 4.5 feet, as well as 60% farther away in the lane.
Notably, Sellers is no longer the only Husky averaging double figures in points.
6’0″ guardAvery Howell,is the Huskies second leading scorer averaging 9.4 points per game.
Howell is making 30% (6 for 20) from three-point range; and 50% of her two-point attempts.
Avery Howell is also the leading rebounder for the Huskies with 7.2 rebounds per game; and fourth in steals with 1.2 per game.
Freshman guardSienna Harvey, is now the Huskies most efficient three-point scorer at 42.9% accuracy on 1.4 three-point attempts per game. (However, Sayvia Sellers is more productive with more three-point attempts per game (5.4) and 33% accuracy.)
Finally,senior guard Elle Ladinehas not yet played for the Huskies this season. It is unclear at this time if she will play versus Vermont.
Southern University Jaguars Preview
The Southern University Jaguars hold a 1-4 record after losses to Iowa, Iowa State, Ole Miss, and UCLA; and one lone victory over Tougaloo College.
Southern’s offense averages 51.4 points per game; while the Jaguars defense allows opponents to 78.4 points per game.
The Jaguars make only 31% from the field overall; including 32.5% of their 2-point attempts; and a mere 26.4% of their three-point attempts.
The Jaguars make only 31% from the field overall; including 32.5% of their 2-point attempts; and a mere 26.4% of their three-point attempts.The Jaguars feature only one player averaging double figures in scoring.
For the Jaguars, Zaria Hurston is averaging a team-leading 11 points per game; as well as a second-leading 4.8 rebounds per game; and a second-leading 2.0 steals per game.
Hurston is most effective scoring in-the-paint, converting 100% at the rim; but is primarily an effective mid-range scorer at 50% efficiency.
However, Hurston also makes a respectable 33% of her three-point attempts.
No other player averages double figures scoring for the Jaguars.
Jocelyn Tate is Southern’s leading rebounder at 5.8 rebounds; as well as team-leading 2.6 steals per game. Tate averages only 5.4 points per game.
Three-point specialist Jaylia Reed is Southern’s second-leading scorer at 6.6 points per game, while attempting a team-leading five three-point shots a game with 33% accuracy.
Three-point specialist Jaylia Reed 
To secure the victory, the UW Huskies should dominate the Southern Jaguars by:
To secure the victory, the UW Huskies should dominate the Southern Jaguars by:(1) pushing tempo offensively to score in transition (Southern’s defense is allowing almost 80 points per game) and take advantage of the Huskies roster depth and superior guard rotation to wear down Southern’s thin roster;
(2) limit the offensive opportunities of Zaria Hurston, Southern‘s top scorer (and lone double figures scorer), with multiple defenders by using aggressive and physical defensive rotations and hard closeouts;
(3) play tough and physical on-ball and off-ball pressure defense to disrupt and force turnovers by Southern (who averages 18.2 per game);
(4) dominate the offensive and defensive boards (on average Southern is outrebounded by 25 rebounds per game); and
(5) match or exceed a target of 40 or more points-in-the-paint by the Huskies.
Based on recent victories over tougher opponents, this should be an easy victory for the Washington Huskies over Southern. However, the Huskies should take care to avoid playing down to their competition and play at high level of efficiency on offense and defense.
Huskies Win Probability: 100%
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