Washington Triumphs Over Northwestern
In a notable college basketball matchup on Saturday, Washington triumphed over Northwestern with a score of 76-62, thanks to a stellar performance from their trio of Hannes Steinbach, Zoom Diallo, and Wesley Yates III.
Key Performances
Steinbach was particularly impressive, contributing 22 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, marking his fourth consecutive double-double and bringing his season total to 14, which ties him for the most double-doubles by a freshman in Huskies history alongside Isaiah Stewart.
Diallo also shone for Washington, finishing the game with 22 points on 10-of-19 shooting, while adding six rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Yates closed out the game with 21 points from 7-of-13 shooting and delivered three steals, showcasing a solid all-around performance.
Game Summary
Washington established control early in the game, building a 39-27 lead at halftime. This advantage ballooned to as much as 21 points shortly after the break, but Northwestern attempted to rally with an 11-2 run. Although the Wildcats narrowed the gap to eight points following a 7-0 stretch, they could not close in any further.
Northwestern’s Efforts
For Northwestern, Nick Martinelli, who leads the nation in scoring with an average of 24 points per game, managed to put up 19 points and nine rebounds in this contest. This performance ended his remarkable streak of 12 consecutive games scoring at least 20 points—the longest active streak in the NCAA. Arrinten Page supported with 16 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, while Jayden Reed added 11 points and five rebounds. Tre Singleton contributed a further 10 points to the Wildcats’ effort.
Looking Ahead
Following this game, Washington will be looking ahead to host Iowa on Wednesday, while Northwestern will travel to take on the ninth-ranked Illinois in their next matchup.
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