Washington To Take On UCLA In Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals The University of Washington women’s basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Tournament, where they will face No. 1-seeded UCLA. The Huskies secured their spot with a 76-64 victory over USC in the second round, while the Bruins also advanced with a 73-50 win against the Trojans in their regular-season finale. This marks the 76th all-time meeting between the two programs, with UCLA holding a 42-33 series advantage. Washington’s path to the quarterfinals included a decisive win over USC, which came after a 76-64 result. Sayvia Sellers led the Huskies with a season-high 25 points, shooting 10-for-13 from the field. The victory marked Washington’s first conference tournament quarterfinal appearance since the 2019-20 season. Three Huskies earned Big Ten End-of-Season Honors: Sellers was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, Avery Howell received Honorable Mention, and Brynn McGaughy was recognized as a Big Ten All-Freshman Team member. Sellers also joined the 2026 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s Player of the Year Late-Season Team, becoming the first Husky since Kelsey Plum and the fourth Washington player since 2010 to be selected. UCLA, ranked No. 1 in the conference, entered the tournament with a 28-1 record and a perfect 18-0 mark in Big Ten play. The Bruins concluded their regular season with wins over Wisconsin and USC, showcasing their dominance. In their previous matchup against Washington, UCLA defeated the Huskies 82-67 in late February. This time, the Huskies aimed to reverse the outcome, leveraging their recent performance and key player contributions.#big_ten_tournament #ucla #university_of_washington #sayvia_sellers #avery_howell
