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Sayvia Sellers’ 38 Lifts No. 25 Washington Over No. 16 Maryland in Double Overtime

Maryland's 12-point halftime lead vanished, extending a three-game slide.

Jan 28, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Allie Ziebell (11) shoots for three points against the Xavier Musketeers in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Jan 28, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) drives the ball against Xavier Musketeers guard Savannah White (2) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Washington won 83-80 in double overtime in College Park after Elle Ladine’s late 3-pointer forced the first extra period.
  • Freshman guard Sayvia Sellers scored a career-high 38 points, and Avery Howell added 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Huskies.
  • Maryland finished 13-for-19 at the free throw line and split several high-pressure trips that could have sealed or tied the game.
  • Washington exploited the glass in crucial moments, with reports citing about 20 offensive rebounds and 24 second-chance points.
  • Yarden Garzon scored 24, Addi Mack 20, and Saylor Poffenbarger 16 with 14 rebounds for Maryland, which fell to 17-5 (5-5 Big Ten) as former Terps assistant Tina Langley won in her return; Washington moved to 17-4 (7-3) with a fifth straight victory.