The Washington Huskies (12-5) travel to face the Michigan Wolverines (11-5), on Wednesday, January 15th at 4PM (also on the B1G + Network).
Washington is currently averaging 73.6 points per game.
Washington is currently averaging 73.6 points per game.
The Huskies are now shooting 35.9% from three-point range (44.6% on corner threes).
The Huskies are now shooting 35.9% from three-point range (44.6% on corner threes).The Dawgs continue their high efficiency at-the-rim (within 4.5 feet) at 70.7% efficiency.
Washington’s scoring is led by three players averaging over 10 points per game: their backcourt duo of junior guard Elle Ladine (15.8 points per game) and sophomore guard Sayvia Sellers (averaging 15.6 ppg); and 6’4″ forward Dalayah Daniels is contributing 11.0 points per game.
Michigan Wolverines
Michigan’s offense averages 81.0 points per game.
The Wolverines shoot 34.5% on three-pointers overall; an excellent (42.6%) shooting corner threes; and 33.1% shooting on straightaway threes.
The Wolverines shoot 34.5% on three-pointers overall; an excellent (42.6%) shooting corner threes; and 33.1% shooting on straightaway threes.Michigan makes an excellent 51.3% on two-point attempts overall; , Michigan scores most of their points at-the-rim (64%; 224 for 350 attempts).
The Wolverines are mediocre shooting (39.6%) from further away inside-the-paint (5 feet or more).
Michigan is also very inefficient in the mid-range area (36.4%; 43 for 118 attempts).
The Michigan Wolverines have four players averaging 10 points or more.
Olivia Olson, a 6’1′ freshman “do-everything” guard, averages a team-leading 15.9 points per game; along with 5.4 rebounds; 2.4 assists; 1.6 steals; and 0.6 blocks.
Olson shoots a scorching 40% on corner three-pointers; and excels scoring at the rim (69.4% within 4.5 feet); and 43.3% from the mid-range area.
Olson shoots a scorching 40% on corner three-pointers; and excels scoring at the rim (69.4% within 4.5 feet); and 43.3% from the mid-range area.Syla Swords, an almost identical “do-everything” 6’0′ freshman guard, averages 15.6 points per game; along with 6.1 rebounds; 2.5 assists; and 1.3 steals.
Swords scores almost exclusively in-the-paint: at the rim (62.7% within 4.5 feet; 37 of 59 attempts) and 51.7% (15 of 29 attempts)from further away in the lane.
Swords scores almost exclusively in-the-paint: at the rim (62.7% within 4.5 feet; 37 of 59 attempts) and 51.7% (15 of 29 attempts)from further away in the lane.Swords also shoots a scorching 50% on corner threes (on limited attempts).
Jordan Hobbs, a 6’3″‘ senior guard, is averaging 13.1 points per game; 4.9 rebounds; 2.8 assists; as well as 0.8 steals.
Hobbs is an all-round versatile scorer: efficient scoring at the rim (65.1% on 28 of 43 attempts); efficient scoring in the mid-range area (47.4% on 9 of 19 attempts); and shooting 31.1% from three-point range overall, as well as 44.4% on corner three.
Hobbs is an all-round versatile scorer: efficient scoring at the rim (65.1% on 28 of 43 attempts); efficient scoring in the mid-range area (47.4% on 9 of 19 attempts); and shooting 31.1% from three-point range overall, as well as 44.4% on corner three.Mila Holloway, a 5’10’ freshman guard, is averaging 10.4 points per game; a team-leading 4.0 assists; 3.2 rebounds; and 1.6 steals.
Holloway is another versatile scorer for the Wolverines: shooting 51% at-the-rim (23 of 45 attempts); and 39.5% from three-point range overall (35% on straightaway threes and 100% on corner threes).
Holloway is another versatile scorer for the Wolverines: shooting 51% at-the-rim (23 of 45 attempts); and 39.5% from three-point range overall (35% on straightaway threes and 100% on corner threes).To secure the victory over Michigan, the UW Huskies will need to:
(1) contain Michigan’s multi-guard offense with tough defense by limiting and contesting three-point shot attempts, as well as cutting off the Wolverines’ dribble penetration into the lane;
(2) contest Michigan’s inside-the-paint offense by contesting all shots in the lane, including post-ups and dribble-drive shot attempts;
(3) limit Michigan’s offensive rebounds and second chance opportunities;
(4) efficiently execute Washington’s offense to limit turnovers to 10 or less, while forcing 10 or more turnovers by Michigan; and
(5) make at least 33% of the Huskies’ three-point attempts — with at least eight (8) made threes.
This will be another tough road contest for the Huskies to secure the road win.
Huskies Win Probability: 50%
