Washington ends skid against short-handed Minnesota

Huskies snap 3-game losing streak with 69-57 win over Golden Gophers

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Hannes Steinbach scored 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds as Washington snapped a 3-game skid with a 69-57 Big Ten Conference victory against short-handed Minnesota on Saturday night in Seattle. Cade Tyson scored 22 points and had 9 rebounds for the Golden Gophers, who had just 6 scholarship players available due to injuries.

Why it matters

The win ends a difficult stretch for Washington, who had lost 3 straight games. Minnesota's roster limitations due to injuries also played a key role in the outcome, as the Golden Gophers struggled to keep up with the Huskies' offensive production.

The details

Washington shot 63% from the field (29-46) and outscored Minnesota 44-26 in the paint. The Huskies closed the first half on a 14-0 run to take a 39-26 lead. Minnesota's lone big man, Grayson Grove, picked up his second foul early in the first half, forcing the Golden Gophers to play with a 5-guard lineup.

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

The players

Hannes Steinbach

A Washington player who scored 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Cade Tyson

A Minnesota player who scored 22 points and had 9 rebounds for the short-handed Golden Gophers.

Grayson Grove

Minnesota's lone big man who picked up his second foul early in the first half, forcing the Golden Gophers to play with a 5-guard lineup.

Maximus Gizzi

A fifth-year senior who enrolled at Minnesota after starring at NAIA schools Marian and Huntington, and made his 7th appearance of the season.

Danny Sprinkle

The head coach of the Washington Huskies.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlights the challenges faced by short-handed teams in the Big Ten, as Minnesota's roster limitations due to injuries proved to be a significant factor in their loss to Washington. The Huskies, on the other hand, were able to capitalize on their opponent's weaknesses and snap their own losing streak with a strong offensive performance.