Steinbach leads UW Huskies past Minnesota 69-57 to end skid

Hannes Steinbach scored 26 points and Zoom Diallo added 17 as Washington snapped a three-game losing streak.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 69-57 on Saturday night, led by a 26-point performance from forward Hannes Steinbach. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Huskies, who improved to 13-13 overall and 5-10 in Big Ten conference play. Steinbach just missed a double-double, grabbing 9 rebounds, while Zoom Diallo chipped in 17 points for Washington.

Why it matters

The Huskies had been struggling with a three-game losing skid, so this win helps them regain some momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Steinbach has been a key contributor for Washington all season, ranking fourth nationally in rebounding, and his dominant performance was crucial in getting the team back on track.

The details

Despite shooting just 31% from 3-point range, the Huskies were highly efficient overall, connecting on 63% of their shots and 76% from inside the arc. Steinbach led the way, going 12-of-17 from the field. Washington broke the game open with a 14-0 run late in the first half to take a 39-26 lead, and they maintained a double-digit advantage for the entire second half.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Hannes Steinbach

A forward for the UW Huskies who scored 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the win over Minnesota.

Zoom Diallo

A guard for the UW Huskies who scored 17 points in the victory.

Cade Tyson

A player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers who scored a team-high 22 points in the loss.

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What’s next

The Huskies will play their next game on Saturday at Maryland, while Minnesota will travel to Oregon on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Steinbach's dominant performance and the Huskies' efficient shooting helped them snap their three-game losing streak and get back on track in Big Ten play. This win should provide a boost of confidence for Washington as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.