The No. 16 Washington Huskies silenced early offensive struggles with a commanding 79-63 victory over UC San Diego on Monday, securing a decisive season-opening win. Senior guard Sayvia Sellers emerged as the catalyst, recording her first career triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Sellers’ performance places her in exclusive company as the third player in program history to achieve the feat, joining Margaret Nielsen (1978) and Chantel Osahor (2016). Although the Huskies started slowly, Sellers ignited the offense in the second half, scoring 14 points to include a seven-point run that opened the fourth quarter and extended the lead.
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Washington’s dominance on the glass proved equally critical, as the team out-rebounded the Tritons 54-26 to control the pace of the game. Second-year forward Brynn McGaughy led the charge with a career-high 15 rebounds and 13 points, marking her first double-double of the season. The Huskies also benefited from consistent perimeter shooting by third-year guard Avery Howell, who finished with 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 5-of-11 from deep. Howell’s fifth 20-point game of her career provided a steady scoring threat that complemented Sellers’ all-around play.
The victory sets a strong tone for the 2026-27 campaign under sixth-year head coach Tina Langley. The Huskies’ ability to adjust after a sluggish start highlights their depth and resilience, particularly with contributions from third-year North Carolina State transfer Tilda Trygger, who added 13 rebounds to the front line. With Sellers establishing herself as a historic force and McGaughy dominating the paint, Washington enters the upcoming schedule with a balanced attack and a clear identity built on defensive rebounding and efficient second-half execution.
Source: Yahoo Sports
