Penn State Men's Basketball Takes on Washington

Nittany Lions look to bounce back after tough loss to USC Trojans

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Penn State men's basketball team will travel to Seattle to take on the Washington Huskies today. The Nittany Lions are looking to recover after a tough loss to the USC Trojans, where they gave up a game-winning layup. Penn State sports a 10-14 record on the year, including a 1-12 record against other Big Ten opponents.

Why it matters

This is an important matchup for Penn State as they try to turn around their season and gain some momentum heading into the final stretch. Washington is also looking to improve their 12-12 record on the year.

The details

Penn State will be led by standouts Freddie Dilione V, who averages 14.5 points per game, and freshman Kayden Mingo, who averages 13.4 points per game. Washington will counter with forward Hannes Steinbach, who leads the team with 17.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, as well as guard Zoom Diallo, who averages 14.9 points per game.

  • The Nittany Lions will tip off against Washington at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Freddie Dilione V

A standout player for Penn State, averaging 14.5 points per game.

Kayden Mingo

A freshman standout for Penn State, averaging 13.4 points per game.

Hannes Steinbach

The leading scorer and rebounder for Washington, averaging 17.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.

Zoom Diallo

A key guard for Washington, averaging 14.9 points per game.

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The takeaway

This matchup between Penn State and Washington represents an important opportunity for both teams to gain momentum and improve their records as the season winds down. The Nittany Lions will look to bounce back from their tough loss to USC, while the Huskies aim to continue their strong play at home.