Their home games are played at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, located in Seattle.

Originally completed in 1927, Hec Edmundson Pavilion underwent a $40 million, 19-month renovation between March 1999 and November 2000 to reconfigure its interior.

"[2][3] On January 20, 2011, the university approved Seattle-based Alaska Airlines as the new sponsor of Hec Ed.

Kathie Neir was the coach for the next four years, with an overall record of 82–31, and a first place finish in the NWBL Coast Division.

The team earned bids to the NCAA Tournament in nine of the 11 seasons, reaching the Sweet Sixteen in 1988 and the quarterfinals in 1990.

The Huskies had only one losing seasons in the 11-year period, exceeding 20 wins twice, once in 2001 when the team reached the NCAA quarterfinals.

Kevin McGuff was hired in 2011 and led the team to consecutive 20-win seasons, and two post-season WNIT bids.