Hannes Steinbach finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 9‑of‑13 and 6‑of‑7 from the line, while Wesley Yates III added 19 points and seven assists. The 6‑foot‑11 German earned his 17th double‑double of the season, tying him for second in Division I. Washington (14‑14, 6‑11 Big Ten) held a 10‑0 run early, led 36‑29 at halftime, and never fell below an 18‑point cushion, though Rutgers rallied with a late 9‑0 run. Rutgers’ Lino Mark scored 18 points and Darren Buchanan Jr. added 17. Washington shot 50% overall and 37% from beyond the arc, while Rutgers hit 40% from the field and 21% from three. The Huskies recorded 15 assists on 28 made baskets. It was Washington’s first-ever win at Rutgers, following a 89‑85 overtime loss in their last meeting on Feb. 19, 2025. Washington will host Wisconsin on Saturday; Rutgers will visit Maryland on Sunday.
Steinbach's 24-Point, 16-Rebound Performance Powers Washington Past Rutgers
Hannes Steinbach poured in 24 points and 16 rebounds as Washington defeated Rutgers 79-72, marking the Huskies' first win at Rutgers.