SEATTLE (Interstat) — The Washington Huskies, leveraging a potent and balanced offensive attack, steadily pulled away from the Northwestern Wildcats for a 94-73 victory in a nonconference women’s basketball game Monday night at a festive Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

A crowd of 4,092 watched the Huskies improve to 11-2 overall, while Northwestern dropped to 6-7. The game was organized by the Big Ten Conference as part of its expanded scheduling agreements.

The most important part of the game was Washington’s immediate and sustained offensive execution, which established a commanding lead that Northwestern could never seriously threaten. The Huskies opened the contest with a clinical 9-0 run, setting a tone of offensive efficiency that persisted throughout the night. Hannah Stines of La Mirada, California, ignited the run with a three-pointer just 25 seconds in, and Elle Ladine of San Francisco followed with another three less than a minute later. This early burst forced Northwestern into a reactive posture from which it never fully recovered, as Washington’s lead never dipped below six points and grew as large as 23 in the fourth quarter.

Northwestern, despite a valiant 30-point performance from junior forward Grace Sullivan of Antioch, Illinois, could not match Washington’s firepower. Sullivan, who also contributed two blocks, was a consistent force inside, but the Wildcats struggled to generate consistent stops. Washington shot a blistering 54% from the field in the first half to build a 46-33 lead at intermission and maintained its offensive rhythm after the break.

The Huskies’ victory was a showcase of their depth and scoring versatility. Ladine led all scorers with 23 points in just 22 minutes, demonstrating remarkable efficiency. She was complemented perfectly by sophomore guard Avery Howell of Boise, Idaho, who also poured in 23 points, and dynamic freshman guard Sayvia Sellers of Anchorage, Alaska, who added 19 points and four assists. Stines finished with 10 points and four assists, part of a Washington offense that consistently found the open player.

Northwestern’s offense, while finding moments of success, was often disjointed against Washington’s pressure. Sullivan’s scoring was a bright spot, and she received support from Xamiya Walton of Chicago, who scored 12 points, and Tayla Thomas of East Orange, New Jersey, who added 11. Point guard Caroline Lau of Westport, Connecticut, distributed 10 assists but the Wildcats committed 18 turnovers, which Washington converted into 21 points.

The third quarter proved decisive in extinguishing any lingering hope for the Wildcats. After Northwestern closed the gap to 11 points early in the period, Washington responded with a 12-4 run, capped by a Sellers three-pointer, to push the lead to 60-43. The Huskies maintained a double-digit advantage for the entire second half, methodically extending their lead as the game progressed.

Washington’s interior presence, led by reserves Brynn McGaughy and Yulia Grabovskaia, also played a crucial role, combining for 15 rebounds and altering numerous shots. Northwestern was held to 39% shooting for the game.

The win continues a strong start for Washington under coach Tina Langley, whose team has now won eight of its last nine games, with the only loss in that stretch a narrow five-point defeat at Stanford. The Huskies now look ahead to a challenging Big Ten slate.

Northwestern, mired in a three-game losing streak, faces a quick turnaround as it continues a West Coast trip. The Wildcats have lost five of their last six games, with the lone win in that span a narrow victory over Abilene Christian.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, Washington entered the game with a 96.10 percent probability to win, a projection borne out by the Huskies’ comprehensive performance on their home floor.