Huskies Prepare for Tough Road Test Against Ranked Maryland

UW Women's Basketball looks to extend winning streak against top-20 opponent

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:23am

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The University of Washington women's basketball team is riding a four-game winning streak and has re-entered the national rankings at #25. After an easy win over Rutgers, the Huskies now face a tough road challenge against #16 Maryland. UW has not left Seattle until this week, but their only long-distance trips in the Big 10 conference will be to Purdue, Nebraska, and Michigan State.

Why it matters

This game against Maryland represents a significant test for the surging Huskies, who are looking to solidify their position in the national rankings and conference standings. A win over a top-20 opponent on the road would be a major boost for UW's NCAA Tournament resume.

The details

The Huskies have won four straight games, including two on the road in conference play. Their hot streak has propelled them back into the AP Top 25 at #25. In their last outing, UW easily defeated Rutgers. Now they face a tough challenge against #16 Maryland, who will be playing at home. Despite joining the Big 10, UW has not had to travel far this season, with their only long-distance trips coming later in the year against Purdue, Nebraska, and Michigan State.

  • The Huskies face Maryland today (January 28, 2026).
  • UW has won four straight games, including two on the road, to re-enter the national rankings.

The players

Demond Williams

The starting quarterback for the Washington Huskies football team.

Elijah Brown

A transfer quarterback who recently joined the Washington Huskies football team after playing at Stanford.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Huskies' women's basketball team has shown resilience and determination in their recent winning streak, and a victory over a top-20 opponent like Maryland would be a major statement as they look to solidify their position in the national rankings and conference standings.