Washington Huskies Dominate Gaels in Women's Basketball Showdown at Alaska Airlines Arena
The Washington Huskies 64-32 victory over the Saint Mary's Gaels at the Alaska Airlines Arena showcased their dominance on the court. The Huskies now stand with an impressive record, while the Gaels face a setback.
From tip-off, the home team set a vigorous pace, ending the first quarter with a substantial lead by outscoring their opponents 26-8. The Huskies' offensive efforts were relentless as they maintained their lead throughout each quarter. Their shooting accuracy was evident with a field goal percentage of 41 and an even more impressive three-point shooting percentage of 41. The team also excelled at free throws, making nine out of thirteen attempts.
Defensively, Washington was just as formidable. They amassed six blocks and nine steals over the course of the game, which contributed to nineteen points off turnovers—a clear indicator of their defensive pressure causing issues for Saint Mary's offense. Additionally, they capitalized on rebounds with forty-one in total—twenty-six defensive and twelve offensive—giving them second-chance opportunities that resulted in seven additional points.
The assists to turnover ratio for Washington stood at 1.45, reflecting their effective ball movement and decision-making on offense. With sixteen assists distributed among players, it was clear that teamwork played a pivotal role in their gameplay.
On the other side of the court, despite facing tough opposition from Washington's defense, Saint Mary's managed to make two three-pointers and six free throws but struggled overall with field goal accuracy landing only twenty-four percent of shots taken from play.
As fans look ahead to future games for Washington Huskies women’s basketball team will be taking on Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center located in Louisville Kentucky on December 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time Zone; this game will be broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel six hundred twelve for fans wishing to follow along live.