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Sayvia Sellers scores career-high 38 as No. 25 Washington women top No. 16 Maryland in 2OT
Huskies defeat Terrapins 83-80 in double overtime thriller
Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:15pm
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Sayvia Sellers scored a career-high 38 points and Avery Howell had 17 points and 11 rebounds as No. 25 Washington defeated No. 16 Maryland 83-80 in double overtime on Wednesday night. The Huskies rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to force overtime and then held on for their fifth consecutive win.
Why it matters
This was a key Big Ten matchup between two ranked women's basketball teams, with Washington pulling off the road upset over Maryland. The win boosts the Huskies' NCAA Tournament resume and shows their ability to win a close, back-and-forth game against a quality opponent.
The details
Sellers scored seven points in the second overtime period to lead Washington's comeback. The Huskies trailed 35-23 at halftime but rallied to tie the game at 46 heading to the fourth quarter. The teams traded leads late in regulation and the first overtime before Washington sealed the victory at the free throw line in the final minutes.
- The game was played on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.
- Washington and Maryland were tied 46-46 heading into the fourth quarter.
- The game went to double overtime after the teams were tied at the end of regulation.
The players
Sayvia Sellers
A senior guard for the Washington Huskies who scored a career-high 38 points in the win.
Avery Howell
A junior forward for the Washington Huskies who had 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Yarden Garzon
A sophomore guard for the Maryland Terrapins who scored a team-high 24 points.
Addi Mack
A junior forward for the Maryland Terrapins who scored 20 points.
Saylor Poffenbarger
A sophomore forward for the Maryland Terrapins who had 16 points and 14 rebounds.
What’s next
The Terrapins will host Oregon on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Huskies will return home to Seattle to face Illinois on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
The takeaway
This thrilling double-overtime victory shows the resilience and talent of the Washington Huskies, who rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit to defeat a ranked Maryland team on the road. The performance by Sayvia Sellers, who scored a career-high 38 points, was particularly impressive and will boost the Huskies' NCAA Tournament hopes.
