Breaking News: Huskies Roll Over San Diego 86-56 Behind Steinbach‘s 21-14 Double-Double
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SEATTLE – Washington surged to a decisive 86-56 victory over San Diego Monday night at Alaska Airlines Arena, riding a balanced attack lead by Hannes Steinbach’s 21 points and 14 rebounds.
Zoom Diallo contributed 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting,while Desmond Claude added 13 as the Huskies improved to 8-4 on the season.
Washington jumped out to an early 10-3 edge, but the Toreros countered, only to watch a 20-0 Husky run swing the game into a pleasant margin that reached 36-14 late in the first half.
San Diego struggled to find its rhythm, going 0-for-7 from the field during a stretch of more than seven minutes and committing six turnovers that fueled Washington’s burst.
the Huskies dominated in several facets,outscoring San Diego 23-6 from the free-throw line,44-16 in the paint and 46-28 in rebounding.
| Category | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| final score | Washington 86, San Diego 56 | At Alaska Airlines arena |
| Washington top performers | Hannes Steinbach 21 points, 14 rebounds; Zoom Diallo 17; Desmond Claude 13 | Steinbach’s seventh double-double of the season |
| Key run | 20-0 spurt to take a 36-14 lead | Early in the second half after a 10-3 start |
| Team stats edge | Free throws 23-6; Paint 44-16; Rebounds 46-28 | Toreros went 0-for-7 during a major drought |
Steinbach, a 6-foot-11 freshman, has seven double-doubles this season in just nine games, underscoring his growing impact on the Huskies’ interior game. He missed three games earlier this season with an ankle injury sustained against Washington State on Nov. 14.
Washington will return to the floor next Monday when it hosts Utah at 8 p.m. on FS1.
Meant for Montlake, a behind-the-scenes podcast chronicling the team’s season, is now live. Hosted by tony Castricone and presented by Colburn Law, the show is available on the Go Huskies app and GoHuskies.com, with new episodes dropping regularly.
Evergreen insights
The win showcases Washington’s depth and versatility, with multiple players contributing on both ends of the floor.Steinbach’s continued growth provides a reliable inside presence, complementing Diallo’s scoring and Claude’s steadiness from the perimeter.
Early-season injuries can test a team’s resilience, but Washington’s ability to sustain production from its frontcourt has translated into a wider margin for error in non-conference play. If the Huskies maintain this pace, they can build meaningful momentum heading into the conference schedule.
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