No. 25 Washington women defeat Oregon 51-43

Sayvia Sellers scores 17 points to lead the Huskies over the Ducks

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Sayvia Sellers scored 17 points to help No. 25 Washington beat Oregon 51-43 on Sunday night. Sellers made 6 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers for the Huskies, who improved to 19-7 overall and 9-6 in the Big Ten Conference. Sarah Rambus scored 12 points off the bench to pace the Ducks, who fell to 18-9 overall and 6-8 in conference play.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two ranked teams in the Big Ten. The win keeps Washington in the hunt for a top-25 ranking, while the loss is a setback for Oregon's postseason aspirations.

The details

Washington jumped out to a 13-1 lead early, with Sellers hitting two 3-pointers. Oregon rallied to take a 28-27 halftime lead, but Washington regained control in the second half. The Huskies shot 38.3% from the field, while Oregon struggled at 30.9%.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Sayvia Sellers

A key player for No. 25 Washington, scoring 17 points on 6-of-16 shooting with three 3-pointers.

Sarah Rambus

The leading scorer for Oregon, coming off the bench to score 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

Avery Howell

Contributed 9 points and 9 rebounds for Washington in the win.

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What they’re saying

“Sayvia Sellers hit some big shots early to get us going, and our defense was solid throughout the game.”

— Washington Head Coach (mymotherlode.com)

What’s next

Washington will next face No. 2 UCLA on Thursday, while Oregon hosts Nebraska on the same day.

The takeaway

This win keeps Washington in the hunt for a top-25 ranking, while the loss is a setback for Oregon's postseason hopes. The Huskies' strong defensive effort and Sayvia Sellers' scoring were key factors in the victory.