Penn State edges Washington in tight Big Ten matchup

Nittany Lions earn first conference road win of the season

Feb. 12, 2026 at 3:39am

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Freddie Dilione V scored 16 points to lead a balanced Penn State attack as the Nittany Lions earned a 63-60 road victory over Washington in a Big Ten Conference matchup on Wednesday night in Seattle. Josh Reed added 14 points and 6 rebounds for Penn State, which improved to 11-14 overall and 2-12 in Big Ten play.

Why it matters

The win marks Penn State's first Big Ten road victory of the season, providing a much-needed boost for a team that has struggled in conference play. For Washington, the loss drops them to 12-13 overall and 4-10 in the Big Ten, further damaging their postseason hopes.

The details

Penn State shot 48.1% from the field and limited Washington to just 37.7% shooting. The Nittany Lions led 35-32 at halftime and held off a late Huskies rally to secure the victory. Kayden Mingo scored 13 points and Eli Rice added 12 for Penn State, while Hannes Steinbach led Washington with 19 points and 14 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 in Seattle.
  • Penn State earned its first Big Ten Conference road win of the 2025-26 season.

The players

Freddie Dilione V

A Penn State player who scored a team-high 16 points in the victory.

Josh Reed

A Penn State player who scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.

Hannes Steinbach

A Washington player who led the Huskies with 19 points and 14 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for us on the road in the Big Ten. The guys really battled and made the plays we needed down the stretch.”

— Micah Shrewsberry, Penn State Head Coach

What’s next

Penn State will look to build on this victory as they continue their Big Ten schedule, while Washington will try to rebound and get back in the hunt for a postseason berth.

The takeaway

In a tight, back-and-forth game, Penn State was able to make the winning plays in the final minutes to earn a crucial Big Ten road win. The victory provides a much-needed confidence boost for the Nittany Lions, who have struggled in conference play this season.