Washington Ends Three-Game Skid, Beats Minnesota 69-57

Steinbach's 26 points and Diallo's 17 lead Huskies to victory over Gophers

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Hannes Steinbach scored 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting and Zoom Diallo added 17 points as Washington defeated Minnesota 69-57 on Saturday night, ending the Huskies' three-game losing streak. Washington shot 63% overall and 76% inside the arc, while holding Minnesota to just 31% from 3-point range.

Why it matters

This win helps Washington get back on track after a tough stretch, while Minnesota continues to struggle in Big Ten play. The Huskies' strong interior shooting and rebounding, led by Steinbach, proved to be the difference in the game.

The details

Despite just 4-of-13 shooting from 3-point range, Washington found success overall, shooting 29 of 46 (63%) from the field. The Huskies were dominant inside the arc, going 25 of 33 (76%). Steinbach just missed his 17th double-double of the season, grabbing 9 rebounds. Cade Tyson led Minnesota with 22 points, while Bobby Durkin and Isaac Asuma added 13 and 11 points respectively. Washington went on a 14-0 run in the last 3:57 of the first half to turn a one-point deficit into 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 standout forward for Washington who scored 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Zoom Diallo

A key contributor for Washington, scoring 17 points in the win.

Cade Tyson

Minnesota's leading scorer, pouring in 22 points in the loss.

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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)

The takeaway

This win helps Washington get back on track after a tough stretch, while Minnesota continues to struggle in Big Ten play. The Huskies' strong interior shooting and rebounding, led by Steinbach, proved to be the difference in the game.