The #21-ranked Washington Huskies (7-0) routed the San Jose State Spartans (0-6), 80-54, in another home victory.
For the game, Washington shot 45.2% from the field overall (28 for 62); including 47.5% from two-point range and 40.9% from three-point range (9 for 22).
Meanwhile, Washington’s defense overwhelmed the Spartans offense, holding San Jose State to 30.6% from the field overall (19 for 62); and a mere 28% from three-point range (7 for 25).
The Huskies also recorded 30 points-in-the-paint versus 18 points-in-the-paint by Sean Jose State.
UW Players of the Game: Sayvia Sellers and Avery Howell
Point guard Sayvia Sellers led the Huskies by scoring a team-leading 29 points in 30 minutes; as well as adding six rebounds; three assists; one block; and one steal.
Sellers shot 56.3% (9 of 16) from the field overall; including 66.7% on two-point attempts (4 for 6); and added a red-hot 50% from three-point range (5 for 10).
Guard Avery Howell added 17 points in 34 minutes; as well as adding six rebounds; two assists; two blocks; and two steals.
Guard Avery Howell added 17 points in 34 minutes; as well as adding six rebounds; two assists; two blocks; and two steals.Howell shot 50% (5 of 10) from the field overall; and 50% from three-point range (4 for 8).
Other Notable Husky Performances
Super freshman Brynn McGaughy had a strong offensive performance off the bench with 15 points in 20 minutes.
Brynn McGaughy also recorded eight rebounds, four blocks and two assists.
STARTING FIVE
1st Quarter
In the first period, the Washington Huskies started slowly on offense, which kept the game close against the overmatched Spartans.
The Huskies shot a mere 33% from the field overall (5 of 15); and 20% from three-point range (1 for 5).
Meanwhile, San Jose State was held to 20% shooting from the field overall; and 33% from three-point range (2 for 6).
The Huskies were led in scoring by Sayvia Sellers and Elle Ladine with four points each; Avery Howell added three points; Brynn McGaughy contributed two points; and Devon Coppinger added one point.
The Dawgs held only a 4-point lead to end the first period, 14-10.
2nd Quarter
In the second period, Sayvia Sellers kicked the Huskies offense into high gear by shooting 83.3% (5 for 6) overall; and 75% (3 for 4) from three-point range.
Meanwhile, with the help of the Dawgs increased defensive intensity, the San Jose State Spartans fell off a cliff offensively by shooting 26.7% (4 for 15) from the field overall; and 16.7% (1 for 6) from three-point range.
The Huskies were led in scoring by Sayvia Sellers with 13 points; Avery Howell added five points; plus Elle Ladine, Yulia Grabovskaia, and Devon Coppinger scored two points each.
At the half, the Huskies had built a 19-point halftime lead, 40-21, over San Jose State.
3rd Quarter
In the third quarter, the Huskies were actually outscored by San Jose State 23 to 25 in the period.
Washington’s defense struggled to contain the suddenly red-hot Spartans — with 56.3% shooting (9 for 16) from the field overall; and 50% (4 for 8) from three-point range.
Despite the Huskies high scoring output, their offensive efficiency was poor — UW shot a mere 38.9% from the field overall, but the Dawgs kept pace with 42.9% (3 for 7) accuracy from three-point range.
The Huskies were led in scoring by Sayvia Sellers with eight points; Avery Howell with four points; Yulia Grabovskaia and Brynn McGaughy added three points each; Elle Ladine and Sienna Harvey scored two points each; and Devon Coppinger scored one point.
The Huskies held on to a 17-point lead, 63-46, heading into the final period.
4th Quarter
In the final period, Washington outscored the San Jose State Spartans, 17 to 8.
The Huskies shot only 36.4% (4 for 11) from the field overall; but made 40% shooting from three-point range (2 for 5).
Brynn McGaughy led the Huskies with eight points; Avery Howell added five points; and Sayvia Sellers contributed four points.
The still undefeated Dawgs (8-0) secured a 80-54 home victory over the winless San Jose State Spartans (0-6).
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