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Washington Beats Northwestern 76-62 Behind Balanced Trio and Rim Protection

Washington's dominance on the glass exposed Northwestern's fatigue from a two-game, 48-hour stretch.

Overview

  • Hannes Steinbach, Zoom Diallo and Wesley Yates III combined for 65 points, with Steinbach and Diallo scoring 22 each and Yates adding 21.
  • Steinbach posted 22 points and 14 rebounds for his 14th double-double, tying Isaiah Stewart’s Washington freshman record.
  • Franck Kepnang anchored the defense with six blocks and nine rebounds as Washington won the boards 45-31.
  • The Huskies shot 46.2% and went 10-for-22 from three, while holding Northwestern to 38.6% overall and 5-for-19 from deep.
  • Nick Martinelli was limited to 19 points, ending his nation-leading streak of 12 straight 20-point games, as Northwestern's youth-heavy rotation and quick turnaround drew scrutiny.