Washington Huskies Defeat Denver Pioneers 84-70
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Alaska Airlines Arena
Washington Huskies 84, Denver Pioneers 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Denver Pioneers vs Washington Huskies?
Washington Huskies beat Denver Pioneers 84-70 at Alaska Airlines Arena on November 6, 2025.
The Washington Huskies secured a convincing 84-70 victory over the Denver Pioneers at the Alaska Airlines Arena, marking their third consecutive win at home this season. The Huskies improved their home record to 3-0, while the Pioneers fell to 0-3 on the road, continuing their struggle in away games. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Washington showing promise after a rough stretch, while Denver continued to seek their first win of the season.
In their last ten games, Washington has recorded a 3-7 record, with an average of 73.6 points scored per game and 79.9 points allowed. They recently ended a streak of four losses with a strong performance against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, winning 94-50. Their last five games have seen them average 70.4 points scored and 77.6 points allowed, indicating a slight improvement in their scoring efficiency.
Conversely, the Denver Pioneers have struggled significantly, holding a 0-2 record to start the season and a 3-7 record over their last ten games. They have averaged 71.6 points scored and 74.6 points allowed during this stretch. Their most recent outing resulted in a loss to the Seattle U Redhawks, where they fell 73-84. In their last five games, they have averaged 68.0 points scored and 70.0 points allowed, showcasing their difficulties in both scoring and defense.
When examining their performance at home versus away, Washington has been more successful at Alaska Airlines Arena, boasting a 2-0 record there this season. In contrast, Denver has struggled significantly on the road, with a 0-2 record so far.
This game also marked another chapter in the recent history between the two teams. While specific previous meetings were not detailed, Washington's current form and home advantage positioned them favorably against Denver, who has yet to find their footing this season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability for either team, but the impact of injuries can often be crucial in determining game outcomes. The absence of key players can shift the dynamics significantly, especially for teams like Denver, who are already facing challenges.
The market had priced the Huskies as strong favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a complete lack of confidence in Denver's ability to secure a victory on the road. This reflects the disparity in form and performance between the two squads.
Conditions in the arena were conducive to a competitive game, with the home crowd supporting the Huskies throughout. Fans witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted Washington's offensive capabilities, including a sequence in the second half where Quimari Peterson made a three-point jumper, followed by a layup from Zoom Diallo. The Huskies maintained control of the game, with their lead growing as the second half progressed.
Overall, this fixture showcased Washington's potential to bounce back from earlier struggles, while Denver continues to search for answers as they navigate a challenging start to the season.
Leaders
- PointsHannes Steinbach13Washington Huskies
- AssistsJJ Mandaquit7Washington Huskies
- ReboundsHannes Steinbach16Washington Huskies
- PointsLogan Kinsey23Denver Pioneers
- AssistsCarson Johnson4Denver Pioneers
- ReboundsJulius Rollins7Denver Pioneers
Recent form
Washington Huskies
Last 10: 3-7Streak W173.6 scored · 79.9 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W94-50vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsNov 4
- L73-80vs Oregon DucksMar 9
- L61-92at USC TrojansMar 6
- L62-78vs Indiana HoosiersMar 1
- L62-88at Wisconsin BadgersFeb 26
- L79-85at Iowa HawkeyesFeb 22
- L85-89vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 20
- W75-73at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 15
- L69-93at Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 13
- W76-71vs Northwestern WildcatsFeb 9
Denver Pioneers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L271.6 scored · 74.6 allowed per game1-5 away
- L73-84at Seattle U RedhawksNov 4
- L62-80at St. Thomas TommiesMar 7
- W78-62vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsMar 1
- L56-64at Kansas City RoosFeb 28
- W71-60vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 20
- L84-89at North Dakota State BisonFeb 15
- W68-64at North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 14
- L76-79vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 8
- L79-86vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 7
- L69-78at Omaha MavericksFeb 2
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Denver Pioneers | Washington Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-61 | 33-65 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 8-27 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 35 |
| Free throws | 8-12 | 11-15 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 26 |
| Assists | 14 | 19 |
| Steals | 2 | 11 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 48 |
| Fouls | 17 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-48Bryson Tucker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hannes Steinbach.
- 2nd Half33-48Jeremiah Burke made Jumper.
- 2nd Half36-48Jeremiah Burke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Julius Rollins.
- 2nd Half36-50Wesley Yates III made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-50Jeremiah Burke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carson Johnson.
- 2nd Half39-52Lathan Sommerville made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half40-52Julius Rollins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-52Julius Rollins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-52Gabe Oldham made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-53Zoom Diallo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-54Zoom Diallo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-54Julius Rollins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Shaun Wysocki.
- 2nd Half46-56JJ Mandaquit made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-57Hannes Steinbach made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-57Logan Kinsey made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half48-59JJ Mandaquit made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-59Logan Kinsey made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-60Hannes Steinbach made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-60Jeremiah Burke made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-62Hannes Steinbach made Jumper. Assisted by JJ Mandaquit.
- 2nd Half54-62Shaun Wysocki made Layup. Assisted by Jeremiah Burke.
- 2nd Half54-65Quimari Peterson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JJ Mandaquit.
- 2nd Half54-68JJ Mandaquit made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hannes Steinbach.
- 2nd Half57-68Carson Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Burke.
- 2nd Half59-68Carson Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-68Carson Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-70Lathan Sommerville made Jumper. Assisted by Wesley Yates III.
- 2nd Half63-70Carson Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-72Zoom Diallo made Jumper. Assisted by Hannes Steinbach.
- 2nd Half63-73Zoom Diallo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-74Zoom Diallo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-75Zoom Diallo made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-77Bryson Tucker made Jumper. Assisted by Zoom Diallo.
- 2nd Half63-80Quimari Peterson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JJ Mandaquit.
- 2nd Half63-82Zoom Diallo made Layup. Assisted by Quimari Peterson.
- 2nd Half65-82Logan Kinsey made Dunk. Assisted by Julius Rollins.
- 2nd Half65-84JJ Mandaquit made Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-84Shaun Wysocki made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-84Gabe Oldham made Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-84Didier Maleng made Jumper. Assisted by Zane Nelson.
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington Huskies, below favours Denver Pioneers.
Venue
- Alaska Airlines ArenaSeattle, WA
- Attendance5134
- OfficialsKeith Kimble, Nate Harris, Brian McNutt
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