Avery Howell Continuing to bring Game to New Level For No. 16 Washington Huskies
The junior guard took major steps forward in her sophomore year, and has looked to continue to develop her game this season.
The No. 16 Washington Huskies women's basketball team is currently undefeated after their first three games of the season and will face off against the Washington State Cougars in their inaugural road game on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. PT. This marks a notable improvement from last season, when the Huskies advanced to the Round of 32 before suffering an overtime loss to the TCU Horned Frogs.
Avery Howell has been instrumental in Washington's success. The transfer from Southern California (USC) Trojans last year has significantly improved her game, finishing her sophomore season as a team-leading 19.3 points per game on a combined 57.1% shooting (54.2% from three-point range). She also contributed 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.0 steal per contest.
Howell's scoring output has increased from her freshman average of 7.5 points (43.1% shooting) and 3.0 rebounds, while also improving her three-point shooting percentage from 39.9% to 54.2%.
During the game against Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday, Howell delivered a standout performance, scoring a program-record 35 points in the opening quarter. In addition to her scoring prowess, Howell has assumed a more facilitative role, stepping up defensively and setting up her teammates in multiple situations. She is one of the leading players on the team, which is the strongest roster Washington has fielded in its seventh season under head coach Tina Langley.
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