Michigan Wolverines @ Washington Huskies
Howell's 22 points, 16 rebounds powers Washington to upset win over No. 6 Michigan
SEATTLE -- — Avery Howell had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Washington to a 64-52 win over No. 6 Michigan on Thursday night.
Sayvia Sellers added 11 points in the Huskies’ first win over a Top 10 opponent since beating No. 9 Oregon State in 2024.
Washington (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten) extended its winning streak to three games in part by outrebounding the Wolverines 43-27.
Michigan (11-2, 2-1 Big Ten), playing at Hec Edmundson Pavilion for the first time since 2005, was led by Syla Swords with 15 points and Olivia Olson with 12, including back-to-back baskets late in the fourth quarter that pulled the Wolverines within five.
Washington held the Big Ten’s top-scoring offense to 33% shooting.
Michigan's only other loss this season was to No. 1 UConn on Nov. 21, 72-69.
The Huskies opened the game on an 8-0 run and kept Michigan scoreless until Kendall Dudley made a free throw with 5:08 remaining in the first quarter. The Wolverines responded with a 9-0 spurt to take their first lead.
Late in the second quarter, Washington went on an 11-0 run while holding Michigan to 1-of-10 shooting to build a 14-point lead with 1:31 remaining in the half. The Huskies led 31-18 at halftime, limiting the Wolverines to 21% shooting.
Michigan closed within five during a 12-1 run in the fourth quarter after back-to-back Washington turnovers led to consecutive baskets by Olson with 1:08 remaining. Howell answered with a layup to push the lead back to seven and to start a 7-0 run.
Michigan: Returns home to host Minnesota on Monday.
Washington: Hosts No. 24 Michigan State next Thursday.
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Game Information
Seattle, WA

Referee:Chuck Gonzalez
Referee:Cameron Inouye
Referee:Brenda Pantoja

2025-26 Standings
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 17-0 | - | 27-1 |
| Michigan | 15-3 | 2.5 | 24-5 |
| Iowa | 14-3 | 3 | 23-5 |
| Ohio State | 12-5 | 5 | 23-6 |
| Minnesota | 12-5 | 5 | 21-7 |
| Michigan State | 11-6 | 6 | 22-6 |
| Maryland | 11-7 | 6.5 | 23-7 |
| Illinois | 9-8 | 8 | 19-9 |
| Washington | 9-8 | 8 | 19-9 |
| USC | 9-8 | 8 | 17-11 |
| Oregon | 8-9 | 9 | 20-10 |
| Nebraska | 7-11 | 10.5 | 18-11 |
| Indiana | 6-12 | 11.5 | 17-13 |
| Wisconsin | 5-12 | 12 | 13-15 |
| Purdue | 4-13 | 13 | 12-16 |
| Penn State | 4-14 | 13.5 | 11-18 |
| Northwestern | 2-15 | 15 | 8-20 |
| Rutgers | 1-17 | 16.5 | 9-20 |
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