Ladine, Howell Lead Washington Women to 76-64 Win over USC in Big Ten Tournament's Second Round
Eighth-seeded Washington won 76-64 over ninth-seeded USC with balanced scoring and dominant rebounding, reaching their first-ever Big Ten quarterfinal in program history.
- In the Big Ten second round on Thursday, Washington Huskies women's basketball team defeated USC Trojans women's basketball team 76-64, advancing to face top-seeded UCLA on Friday.
- Washington shot 50% and outrebounded USC 44-27, while Sayvia Sellers had four fouls and scored four points in 28 minutes.
- Key scoring bursts from Washington's backcourt included Elle Ladine scoring 25 points, converting 10 of 13 shots, including three three-pointers, in the third quarter, when Washington shot 67%.
- The USC Trojans lost their fourth straight game as Kennedy Smith scored 14 points, and they now await NCAA Tournament seeding.
- Despite the win, the Huskies still face a longer Bruins streak, having lost nine straight games since 2021 including an 82-67 defeat two weeks ago at Pauley Pavilion.
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Ladine, Howell lead Washington women to 76-64 win over USC in Big Ten Tournament’s second round
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Elle Ladine scored a season-high 25 points, Avery Howell added 18 points and nine rebounds and Washington defeated USC 76-64 in the second round of Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
Ladine, Howell lead Washington women to 76-64 win over USC in Big Ten Tournament's second round
Elle Ladine scored a season-high 25 points, Avery Howell added 18 points and nine rebounds and Washington defeated USC 76-64 in the second round of Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
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