Balanced Huskies Overpower Lady Lions in Big Ten Matchup

SEATTLE (Interstat) — The Washington women’s basketball team used a consistent offensive effort to defeat Penn State 81-65 on Wednesday night at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

The Huskies (15-4) led wire-to-wire, building a double-digit advantage in the first quarter and maintaining control throughout the Big Ten contest. Sayvia Sellers led all scorers with 24 points for Washington. Penn State’s Gracie Merkle scored 19 points in the loss.

Washington shot 48.5% from the field and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 12 of 15 attempts. The Huskies also dominated inside, outscoring the Lady Lions 48-38 in the paint. Penn State (7-13) shot just 41.8% from the floor and struggled from the line, making only 3 of 9 free throws.

The Huskies have won three of their last four games. The Lady Lions have lost five straight.