BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Interstat) — The Washington Huskies delivered a commanding and efficient road performance, overwhelming the Indiana Hoosiers 82-63 in a Big Ten women’s basketball game Wednesday night at a subdued Assembly Hall.

From the opening tip, which Washington’s 6-foot-5 center Yulia Grabovskaia controlled, the Huskies imposed their will. They raced to a 24-13 first-quarter lead behind a blistering offensive start, shooting 64% from the field in the period, and never allowed the Hoosiers to mount a sustained challenge. The victory improved Washington to 13-4 overall, while Indiana fell to 11-8.

The most decisive phase of the contest was its inception. Washington’s early aggression on both ends set an irreversible tone. After a couple of initial empty possessions, the Huskies forced two quick Indiana turnovers, converted by Elle Ladine and Avery Howell on assists from Hannah Stines and Sayvia Sellers. When Indiana’s Maya Makalusky answered with a three-pointer, Washington immediately responded with a three from Howell. This pattern of immediate answers stifled any attempt by the home crowd of 7,352 to energize their team.

Washington’s offensive execution was surgical. They finished the game shooting 64.3% from the field, a staggering figure fueled by relentless attacks at the rim. The Huskies scored 52 points in the paint, exploiting their size and disciplined passing. They assisted on six of their 36 made field goals, a number that belied the crisp ball movement that consistently generated high-percentage looks.

Defensively, Washington was equally disruptive. They forced 15 Indiana turnovers, converting them into 19 points, while committing only 11 of their own. The Huskies also registered six steals and five blocks, with Stines and Ladine each contributing two rejections. This defensive activity limited Indiana’s possessions and prevented the Hoosiers from establishing any offensive rhythm beyond the perimeter shooting of Shay Ciezki and Makalusky.

Indiana, which entered the game with a 66.7% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, struggled to find consistent offense outside of its backcourt. Ciezki, a guard from Buffalo, New York, led all scorers with 23 points, connecting on 6-of-12 from three-point range. Makalusky, from nearby Fishers, Indiana, added 16 points. However, the Hoosiers shot just 41.8% overall and were hampered by a stagnant offense that produced only three total assists.

Washington’s balance proved overwhelming. Ladine, a guard from San Francisco, paced the Huskies with 19 points, four assists, and a block in 31 minutes. Grabovskaia, the towering presence from Russia, was a model of efficiency, scoring 16 points on 8-of-10 shooting in just 20 minutes of action. Stines, from La Mirada, California, orchestrated the offense with six assists to go with nine points, while Sellers and freshman Brynn McGaughy of Spokane, Washington, each chipped in 11 and 13 points respectively.

The Huskies maintained a double-digit lead for the final 33 minutes of the game. Every time Indiana threatened to cut the deficit to single digits, Washington had a response, often a quick basket from Grabovskaia inside or a timely jumper from Ladine. A 9-0 run by the Hoosiers late in the fourth quarter, capped by a Lenée Beaumont pull-up jumper, brought the score to 60-53 with 2:10 remaining, but Washington snuffed out the fleeting hope with a Grabovskaia layup on the ensuing possession to seal the outcome.

The game was a stark contrast to Washington’s previous outing, a tough overtime loss at Purdue on Sunday. It showcased a Huskies team capable of dominant road execution. For Indiana, it was a third consecutive conference loss, highlighting ongoing struggles against physical, defensively assertive opponents.

Washington looks to continue its momentum Sunday when it hosts Minnesota. Indiana, seeking to halt its skid, travels to face Ohio State next Thursday.