The #22-ranked Washington Huskies (9-2) visit the Pacific Tigers (5-5) on Sunday, December 21st at 1 pm.
After a close 62-67 Friday road loss to the Stanford Cardinal in Palo Alto, the Dawgs aim to get back on the winning track versus the Pacific Tigers.
After a close 62-67 Friday road loss to the Stanford Cardinal in Palo Alto, the Dawgs aim to get back on the winning track versus the Pacific Tigers.Washington’s offense currently averages 71.4 points per game; while the Huskies defense hold opponents to 43.3 points per game.
The Huskies offense is most efficient scoring at the rim (within 4.5 feet) making 61.5% of their shots.
However, Washington is only shooting 35.7% from farther away in the lane.
Washington is shooting a respectable 33.8% from three-point range — well below the Huskies usual standard for a season average (37% last season).
Junior point guard Sayvia Sellers contributes a team-leading 19.6 points per game; a team-leading 3.5 assists per game; as well as a second-leading 1.5 steals per game.
Sayvia is shooting a scorching 41.4% (29 for 70) from three-point range; while making 55.6% (50 for 90) of her two-point attempts; and converting an excellent 70.2% (33 for 47) at the rim within 4.5 feet, as well as 41.4% farther away in the lane (12 for 29).
Avery Howell is the Huskies second-leading scorer with 12.5 points per game; a team-leading 8.0 rebounds per game; and is third in steals with 1.3 per game.
Howell is making 38.5% (25 for 65) from three-point range; and 54.3% of her two-point attempts (19 for 35).
Brynn McGaughy contributes a third-leading 8.7 points per game; a second-leading 4.8 rebounds per game; as well as recording a team-leading 16 blocks this season (1.5 blocks per game).
McGaughy shoots 45.8% on two-point attempts (38 for 83); and is most efficient scoring at the rim (within 4.5 feet) making an excellent 63.6% of her shots.
Brynn McGaughy has demonstrated high scoring efficiency from the “free throw line extended” area of the court with 60% shooting (6 for 10).
Pacific Tigers Preview
The Pacific Tigers offense currently averages 68.6 points per game; while the Tigers defense allows opponents to score 62.4 points per game.
The Tigers make only 40.1% from the field overall (200 for 499); including a mere 44.3% of their three-point attempts; and a respectable 33.7% of their three-point attempts.
The Pacific Tigers feature only two players averaging double figures.
Winner Bartholomew a 6’1″ sophomore forward, averages a team-leading 13.3 points per game; as well as a team-leading 5.9 rebounds per game.
Bartholomew takes most of her shot attempts in the lane, converting a mediocre 48.6% (18 for 37) within 4.5 feet of the rim; as well as 48% from farther out in the lane.
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Finally, Bartholomew has only one three-point attempt — she is 1 for 1 from deep.
Sydney Ward, a 6’0″ senior wing, is averaging a second-leading 10.5 points per game.
Ward is a very effective three-point shooter — 38.9% on limited attempts (7 for 18).
Ward is average scoring in the lane, converting only 50% (16 for 32) within 4.5 feet of the rim; but a respectable 50% (4 for 8) from farther out in the lane.
Daria Nestorov, a 5’4″ sophomore guard, is averaging a third-leading 9.7 points per game; as well as a team-leading 4.9 assists per game; and a team-leading 1.4 steals.
Nestorov is most effective scoring from three-point range at 35.3% shooting on limited attempts (12 for 34).
Nestorov struggles finishing in the lane, shooting a mediocre 57.1% at the rim (within 4.5 feet); as well as a very poor 33.3% from farther out in the lane.
Nestorov takes most of her shots in the mid-range area and converts makes 42% of her attempts (21 for 50).
To secure the victory, the UW Huskies should dominate the Pacific Tigers by:
(1) playing tough and physical on-ball and off-ball pressure defense to disrupt and force 20 or more turnovers by Pacific (who average 19.0 turnovers per game);
(2) pushing tempo offensively to take advantage of the Huskies superior roster depth to wear down Pacific’s thin roster; and
(3) dominating the boards on both ends with a target of 55 total rebounds (the Dawgs average 42.3 rebounds); and
(4) match or exceed a target of 45 or more points-in-the-paint by the Huskies against the smaller Pacific Tigers.
The Washington Huskies should use their roster depth and veteran experience to wear down Pacific and seize control of the game by the third quarter to secure a 20-point victory.
Huskies Win Probability: 99%
GO DAWGS!
