Hannes Steinbach led the way with 24 points and 16 rebounds, while Wesley Yates III added 19 points and seven assists. Washington's 50% shooting and 37% from beyond the arc helped them outscore Rutgers 79-72, marking the Huskies' first victory at Rutgers.
The win comes after a 10-0 run early in the first half and a 36-29 halftime lead. Washington will host Wisconsin on Saturday, while Rutgers heads to Maryland on Sunday.