Washington Huskies Defeat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 79-72
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Jersey Mike’s Arena
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Who won Washington Huskies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
Washington Huskies beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 79-72 at Jersey Mike’s Arena on February 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Washington Huskies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
Washington Huskies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Washington Huskies emerged victorious against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with a final score of 79-72 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. This game was significant as it showcased the struggles of both teams, with Rutgers holding an overall record of 11-17 and Washington at 14-14. The result adds to the narrative of both teams' seasons as they continue to navigate through challenging schedules.
Both teams entered the game with inconsistent recent performances. The Scarlet Knights had a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, with an average of 71.0 points scored and 79.9 points allowed. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 69.6 points scored and 77.4 points allowed, but they were still on a one-game losing streak. In contrast, the Huskies had a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, averaging 67.9 points scored and 69.5 points allowed, also coming off a one-game losing streak. Their last five games saw them score an average of 67.2 points while allowing 69.0 points, indicating a struggle to find offensive rhythm.
When analyzing home and away performances, Rutgers had a home record of 1-3 in their last four games, while Washington had a slightly better away record of 1-4 in their last five away games. This matchup was particularly interesting as it featured a previous meeting in the 2025 season where Rutgers had bested Washington with a score of 89-85, creating a backdrop of rivalry and competition.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they may have been affected by issues in their rosters, contributing to their recent struggles.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Washington favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The odds indicated a belief in a competitive game, reflecting the close nature of the teams' records and recent performances. The moneyline odds were set at +164 for Rutgers and -198 for Washington, further emphasizing the expectation of a tightly contested game.
Game conditions were standard for a February evening in New Jersey, with both teams likely facing the usual challenges of college basketball, including fatigue from a long season and the pressure of performing in front of home fans for Rutgers.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed several key scoring plays that highlighted the Huskies' ability to maintain their lead in the second half. Notable moments included Tariq Francis's turnaround jump shot and Hannes Steinbach's pullup jump shot, which contributed to Washington's scoring surge. The final moments saw Lino Mark of Rutgers attempt to close the gap with free throws, but Washington's lead proved insurmountable.
Overall, this matchup was a reflection of two teams fighting through adversity, with Washington managing to secure a crucial road win against Rutgers, adding another chapter to their season's narrative.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WASH -4.5 | 139.5 o -112 / u -108 | Washington Huskies -198 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +164 |
Leaders
- PointsLino Mark18Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- AssistsLino Mark2Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- ReboundsJamichael Davis6Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- PointsHannes Steinbach24Washington Huskies
- AssistsWesley Yates III6Washington Huskies
- ReboundsHannes Steinbach16Washington Huskies
Recent form
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Last 10: 2-8Streak L171 scored · 79.9 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L61-80at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 21
- W85-72at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 18
- W68-57vs Maryland TerrapinsFeb 15
- L68-80vs Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 7
- L66-98at UCLA BruinsFeb 4
- L75-78at USC TrojansFeb 1
- L79-88vs Michigan State SpartansJan 27
- L59-82vs Indiana HoosiersJan 23
- L62-68at Iowa HawkeyesJan 21
- L87-96at Wisconsin BadgersJan 17
Washington Huskies
Last 10: 3-7Streak L167.9 scored · 69.5 allowed per game1-4 away
- L60-64at Maryland TerrapinsFeb 21
- W69-57vs Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 15
- L60-63vs Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 12
- 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
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 | Washington Huskies | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-56 | 23-58 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 7-19 | 3-14 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 21 |
| Free throws | 16-21 | 23-32 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 21 |
| Assists | 15 | 10 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 24 |
| Fouls | 24 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 94 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-41Dylan Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-41Hannes Steinbach makes 4-foot dunk (Wesley Yates III assists)
- 2nd Half56-41Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-41Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-43Darren Buchanan Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-43Wesley Yates III makes 27-foot three point jumper (Courtland Muldrew assists)
- 2nd Half60-45Darren Buchanan Jr. makes 18-foot jumper (Kaden Powers assists)
- 2nd Half63-45Wesley Yates III makes 28-foot three point jumper (Quimari Peterson assists)
- 2nd Half63-47Lino Mark makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-48Bryce Dortch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-50Lino Mark makes driving layup (Denis Badalau assists)
- 2nd Half63-51Lino Mark makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-52Denis Badalau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-53Denis Badalau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-53Zoom Diallo makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-54Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-55Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-55Hannes Steinbach makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half68-55Zoom Diallo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-55Zoom Diallo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-57Lino Mark makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-59Darren Buchanan Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-60Lino Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-61Lino Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-63Lino Mark makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-64Lino Mark makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-64Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-64Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-65Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-66Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-66Quimari Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66Quimari Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Tariq Francis makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot (Jamichael Davis assists)
- 2nd Half75-68Hannes Steinbach makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half77-68Wesley Yates III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-70Lino Mark makes driving layup
- 2nd Half78-70Quimari Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-70Quimari Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-71Lino Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-72Lino Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Rutgers Scarlet Knights, below favours Washington Huskies.
Venue
- Jersey Mike’s ArenaPiscataway, NJ
- Attendance8000
- OfficialsEarl Walton, Paul Szelc, Todd Austin
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