SEATTLE -- Washington (9-2) closes out the year 2022 at home in Alaska Airlines Arena in a conference game vs. Colorado (10-3). This is the 31st meeting all-time between the programs, and the 23rd meeting since the Pac-12 was formed with the additions of Colorado and Utah. The game tips off Friday, Dec. 30 at 2:00 p.m. PT and will be aired on the Pac-12 Networks with Elise Woodward and Maylana Martin Douglas on the call. Gary Hill will call the action on 1090 KPTR-AM.

MORRISON STRONG

For the second season in a row, the Huskies are proud to host the Morrison Strong game in support of former Husky assistant coach Kevin Morrison and his family in the fight against Alzheimer's. Kevin is a beloved Husky, who in May 2021 was diagnosed with Stage 5 Early Onset Alzheimer's. Head coach Tina Langley has known him for years, and is grateful for the opportunity to come together as a Husky family to support the Morrisons. 

"Kevin Morrison is one of the greatest men you'll ever meet," Langley said ahead of last season's Morrison Strong game. "He has given his life to this game and to young women and to growing them as people, and now it's time for us to give back. It's time for us to support him and his family in this journey."

On behalf of Morrison Strong, $5 of every ticket purchased to the weekend's games through a special offer will benefit the Morrison Family. The Morrison Strong game will be Friday, Dec. 30 vs. Colorado, and tickets purchased to that game as well as to Sunday's game vs. No. 11 Utah will benefit the cause. Click HERE to purchase.

"We were honored to be able to host the Morrison Strong game last season, were incredibly grateful for the community's response to it, and are looking forward to be able to host this game again in support of the Morrison family this season," Langley said.

For more information on Morrison Strong, visit GoHuskies.com/MorrisonStrong

LAST TIME OUT (12.20)

The Huskies dominated to close out the non-conference season during the Husky Classic finale in a 71-40 win over SIUE. Dalayah Daniels led both teams in scoring (15) and rebounds (9). Jayda Noble (11) and Lauren Schwartz (11) were the other Huskies who scored in double digits in the win. Haley Van Dyke's season-high 5 steals contributed to UW's 15 total steals. Freshman Teagan Brown tied her career/season high scoring with 8 points. The Huskies shot 48% - above their season average - and combined for 19 second-chance points. Washington was all over SIUE, out-rebounding the Cougars 50-30 and holding them to 25% shooting, well below their season average (33.7%).

STAT LEADERS

Washington ranks No. 2 in the Pac-12 and No. 6 nationally in rebound margin (13.4). The Huskies are No. 2 in the conference and No. 10 nationally in offensive rebounds per game (16.8), and No. 3 in the conference and No. 18 nationally in rebounds per game (44.2). Washington is No. 3 in the Pac-12 in scoring defense (55.9). Washington is No. 4 in the conference and No. 39 nationally in field goal percentage defense (35.4). Dalayah Daniels is No. 6 in the Pac-12 in both blocks (16) and blocks per game (1.45). Daniels is No. 13 in the conference in rebounds per game (6.9). Jayda Noble is No. 4 in the Pac-12 in steals per game (2.22). Haley Van Dyke is No. 10 in the Pac-12 in steals per game (1.82).

CONFERENCE OPENER (12.11)

Washington opened Pac-12 play with a big win over Washington State in the first round of the Boeing Apple Cup Series, snapping WSU's 5-game series win streak. The last time UW won the matchup was 12/29/19 in Pullman. At home, the last series win for UW was 1/21/18. The 8-1 start to the season is the best nine-game start to Washington's season since 2016-17, when the Huskies also started 8-1 and went on to an NCAA Tournament appearance. Washington shot 54% from the field - the best all season. Coming into the game, WSU had only allowed opponents 36%. The 66 points scored by WSU was below their average 75.1 points per game, thanks to the Husky defense. Five Huskies scored in double digits: Lauren Schwartz (21 points), Jayda Noble (14), Dalayah Daniels (12), Trinity Oliver (12), and Haley Van Dyke (10). Schwartz's 21 points was not only a season high, but also her highest scoring game as a Husky. Schwartz went 3-3 from three in the first half, and finished with a career-high five made three-pointers (5-6). Noble's 14 points was a new career high. Daniels recorded her seventh career double-double (and third as a Husky) with 10 rebounds to go with her 12 points. 

THE TEAM

Washington returns eight Huskies from last season with Lauren Schwartz, Jayda Noble, Haley Van Dyke, Nia Lowery, TT Watkins, Trinity Oliver, Lexi Griggsby, and Darcy Rees. Fans will see six new faces on the team this season, as the Huskies welcomed four freshmen from California - Hannah Stines, Teagan Brown, Shayla Gillmer, and Elle Ladine - and two transfers, Dalayah Daniels (Cal) and Emma Grothaus (Lehigh). 

2023 Signing Class

Washington women's basketball welcomed four new Huskies on National Signing Day (11.09.22) with ESPN.com's 14th-ranked recruiting class. This is the second class in a row ranked in the Top 15 that Coach Langley and staff have signed. The Huskies added four standouts to the program with Olivia Anderson, Chloe Briggs, Ari Long, and Sayvia Sellers.

PRESEASON NODS

Van Dyke earned Preseason All-Conference Honorable Mention recognition, and Grothaus was one of 20 players named to the 2023 Lisa Lisa Award Watch List.

TICKETS

Morrison Strong

On behalf of Morrison Strong, $5 of every ticket purchased to the game through a special offer (Click Here) will benefit the Morrison Family to support former Husky assistant coach Kevin Morrison and his family in the fight against Early Onset Alzheimer's. 

Doubleheader

Watch two games for the price of one! The Husky Men's Basketball team hosts USC at 7 p.m. Friday, and those with tickets to the Women's game may receive a FREE General Admission ticket to the Men's game by showing your Women's ticket at the Gameday box office at the Southwest entrance of Alaska Airlines Arena. You will be asked to vacate your seat from the Men's game, but may remain inside the arena during the intermission. More Info

More Ticket Options

Fans can check out season, single game, and group ticket options at GoHuskies.com/WBBTickets.