Washington Huskies Women's Basketball Set for Big Ten Conference Action

The Washington Huskies women's basketball team is preparing for a pivotal season as the Big Ten has unveiled its conference schedule. This announcement marks the first glimpse into the competitive landscape the Huskies will navigate, following their impressive run to the NCAA Tournament's later stages last season, a journey not seen since Kelsey Plum led the team to the Final Four in 2016.

While the non-conference opponents are still under wraps, fans are eager to see when standout players like Sayvia Sellers, Avery Howell, and Brynn McGaughy will take the court again for Washington. The anticipation builds as the Huskies are set to kick off their conference play against Howell's former team, USC, on December 5 in Seattle. Howell had notable performances against the Trojans last season, scoring 16 and 18 points in their two matchups, which adds an intriguing subplot to this opening game.

After the initial clash with USC, Washington will have a break from conference play over the winter holidays. They will resume action on December 29, traveling to Nebraska for another crucial Big Ten showdown. The start of the new year will see the Huskies return home to face Wisconsin on January 2, followed by a trip to Illinois on January 7 and Northwestern on January 10. The team will then host Maryland on January 14 and Purdue on January 17, before embarking on a challenging two-game road trip against Michigan State and Michigan on January 20 and 23, respectively.

Upcoming challenges in February schedule

As January wraps up, the Huskies will play a home game against Iowa on January 27, setting the stage for a busy February. The month will kick off with a matchup against Oregon in Eugene on February 4, followed by a home game against Indiana on February 7. The Huskies will then face Ohio State on February 10 and Penn State on February 13, ahead of a similar road trip that the men's team will undertake.

Returning to Seattle, Washington will host Rutgers on February 17 before heading to Minnesota on February 20. The regular season will conclude with home games against Oregon on February 25 and the reigning national champions, UCLA, on February 28. Following the regular season, the Big Ten Tournament is scheduled for March 3-7, moving from its traditional Indianapolis venue to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

This schedule not only highlights the competitive nature of the Big Ten but also sets the stage for the Huskies to build on their recent successes. With a mix of home and away games against formidable opponents, the upcoming season promises to be an exciting chapter for Washington women's basketball.