The University of Washington women’s basketball team has achieved a major milestone in their season, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) after defeating Kansas State. This marks the first time in program history that the Huskies have advanced to the quarterfinals of the WNIT.
The Huskies had a strong showing against Kansas State, winning by a score of 68-61. The team was led by senior guard Amber Melgoza, who scored a game-high 24 points and added seven rebounds. Senior forward Mai-Loni Henson also had a strong performance, scoring 16 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
The win was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Huskies players and coaching staff. Head coach Jody Wynn has been at the helm of the program since 2016 and has worked tirelessly to build a successful program. This season, the team has won 20 games, the most since the 2011-12 season.
The Huskies will now face off against the University of Missouri in the quarterfinals of the WNIT. This will be a tough matchup for the Huskies, as Missouri is currently ranked No. 15 in the nation. However, the Huskies have shown they are up for any challenge and have the talent and determination to make a deep run in the tournament.
The Huskies have come a long way this season and have made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the WNIT. With their hard work and dedication, they have put themselves in a great position to make a deep run in the tournament and make more program history.
