NCAAB · Final

Penn State Edges Washington in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:30 PM ET · Alaska Airlines Arena

Penn State Nittany Lions 63, Washington Huskies 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies?

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Washington Huskies 63-60 at Alaska Airlines Arena on February 11, 2026.

Who was favored in Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies?

Washington Huskies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1050 (about 91% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Washington Huskies 63-60 at the Alaska Airlines Arena. This game was significant not only for the outcome but also for the implications it had on both teams' seasons, as they each struggled to find consistency in their recent performances. Washington entered the game with a home record of 12-13, while Penn State had an away record of 11-14, highlighting the challenges both teams faced throughout the season.

Washington's recent form has been concerning, as they have recorded a 3-7 record over their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 71.6 points scored per game while allowing 74.8 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their last five games showed a slight improvement in scoring, with an average of 72.2 points, but they also allowed 71.0 points per game. The Huskies' home record stands at 2-3 in their last five games, reflecting their struggles to capitalize on home-court advantage.

On the other hand, Penn State has been in a downward spiral, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games and also on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 73.3 points scored but allowed a staggering 87.2 points, pointing to significant defensive issues. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 74.4 points, but their defense allowed an average of 88.0 points, further emphasizing their struggles. Their away record has been particularly poor, standing at 0-5 in recent away games.

The two teams had met once before in the 2025 season, where Washington narrowly defeated Penn State 75-73. This previous encounter added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, as both teams sought to establish dominance over one another.

In terms of player availability, the block did not provide specific details on injuries affecting either team, but the overall form suggests that both squads might have been dealing with challenges that impacted their performance.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Washington as the favorites with a spread of -12.5 and a money line of -1050. Penn State was listed with a money line of 675, indicating that they were viewed as significant underdogs. The total for the game was set at 153.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. This context suggests that while Washington was expected to perform better, the odds reflected uncertainty about their ability to cover the spread given their recent form.

The conditions during the game were typical for a college basketball matchup, with the venue being the Alaska Airlines Arena, known for its energetic atmosphere. Fans were likely treated to a competitive game, with both teams fighting for crucial points throughout.

As the game unfolded, several key scoring plays highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest. In the second half, Zoom Diallo's tip-in layup brought the score to 57-55 in favor of Washington. However, Kayden Mingo quickly responded with a pullup jump shot to tie the game at 57. Franck Kepnang then put Washington ahead again with a dunk, but the lead was short-lived as Freddie Dilione V tied it once more with an 18-foot jumper.

The final moments saw Penn State take control, with Kayden Mingo scoring a 7-foot jumper to give them a 61-59 lead. Free throws from Eli Rice sealed the game for Penn State, pushing the score to 63-60, ultimately handing Washington their third consecutive loss.

This matchup served as a critical juncture for both teams, highlighting their struggles and the need for improvement as they move deeper into the season. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how each team responds in their upcoming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WASH -12.5	153.5 o -110 / u -110	Penn State Nittany Lions +675 · Washington Huskies -1050

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Leaders

PointsHannes Steinbach19Washington Huskies
AssistsWesley Yates III3Washington Huskies
ReboundsHannes Steinbach14Washington Huskies
PointsFreddie Dilione V16Penn State Nittany Lions
AssistsKayden Mingo3Penn State Nittany Lions
ReboundsJosh Reed6Penn State Nittany Lions

Recent form

Washington Huskies

Last 10: 3-7Streak L271.6 scored · 74.8 allowed per game2-3 at home

L73-77at UCLA BruinsFeb 8
L74-84vs Iowa HawkeyesFeb 5
W76-62at Northwestern WildcatsFeb 1
L66-75at Illinois Fighting IlliniJan 30
W72-57vs Oregon DucksJan 25
L66-76at Nebraska CornhuskersJan 22
L63-80vs Michigan State SpartansJan 17
L72-82vs Michigan WolverinesJan 15
W81-74vs Ohio State BuckeyesJan 11
L73-81at Purdue BoilermakersJan 8

Penn State Nittany Lions

Last 10: 1-9Streak L273.3 scored · 87.2 allowed per game0-5 away

L75-77vs USC TrojansFeb 8
L69-110at Michigan WolverinesFeb 5
W77-75vs Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 1
L73-94at Northwestern WildcatsJan 30
L78-84at Ohio State BuckeyesJan 27
L71-98vs Wisconsin BadgersJan 23
L73-96at Maryland TerrapinsJan 18
L60-71vs UCLA BruinsJan 15
L85-93at Purdue BoilermakersJan 10
L72-74vs Michigan WolverinesJan 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Penn State Nittany Lions	Washington Huskies
Field goals	25-52	23-61
Field goal %	48	38
Three-pointers	5-13	6-18
Three-point %	38	33
Free throws	8-11	8-14
Free throw %	73	57
Rebounds	31	37
Offensive rebounds	4	14
Defensive rebounds	27	23
Assists	4	11
Steals	9	5
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	12	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	13
Fast-break points	10	12
Points in the paint	32	30
Fouls	14	13
Largest lead	6	5
Lead changes	15	15
Time in front	54	29

How the scoring went

1st Half26-25Freddie Dilione V makes 6-foot floating jump shot
1st Half29-25Eli Rice makes 26-foot three pointer
1st Half29-27Zoom Diallo makes driving layup
1st Half31-27Freddie Dilione V makes 9-foot jumper
1st Half31-29Zoom Diallo makes driving layup
1st Half33-29Kayden Mingo makes driving layup
1st Half35-29Melih Tunca makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot
1st Half35-32Quimari Peterson makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half35-35Wesley Yates III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zoom Diallo assists)
2nd Half35-36Zoom Diallo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-37Zoom Diallo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-37Josh Reed makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kayden Mingo assists)
2nd Half40-37Josh Reed makes layup
2nd Half40-39Franck Kepnang makes 11-foot jumper (Wesley Yates III assists)
2nd Half43-39Josh Reed makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kayden Mingo assists)
2nd Half45-39Kayden Mingo makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half45-41Bryson Tucker makes driving layup (Wesley Yates III assists)
2nd Half47-41Eli Rice makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half47-43Hannes Steinbach makes layup (Zoom Diallo assists)
2nd Half48-43Melih Tunca makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-45Hannes Steinbach makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half48-46Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-49Quimari Peterson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hannes Steinbach assists)
2nd Half49-49Eli Rice makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-50Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-51Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-51Freddie Dilione V makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-51Freddie Dilione V makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-54Hannes Steinbach makes 24-foot three point jumper (Quimari Peterson assists)
2nd Half53-54Freddie Dilione V makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half55-54Freddie Dilione V makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half55-55Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-57Zoom Diallo makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half57-57Kayden Mingo makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half57-59Franck Kepnang makes 0-foot dunk (Wesley Yates III assists)
2nd Half59-59Freddie Dilione V makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half61-59Kayden Mingo makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half61-60Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-60Eli Rice makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-60Eli Rice makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Washington Huskies, below favours Penn State Nittany Lions.