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Steinbach Powers Past Rutgers with 24-16 Performance

Hannes Steinbach recorded his 17th double-double with 24 points and 16 rebounds, leading Washington to a 79-72 victory over Rutgers Tuesday night.

Steinbach, the 6-foot-11 German, was 9-of-13 shooting and 6 of 7 from the foul line. Wesley Yates III added 19 points and seven assists for Washington (14-14, 6-11 Big Ten).

The Huskies took the lead for good early in the first half and stretched it to as many as 18 points before Rutgers cut it to single digits late. Lino Mark led Rutgers (11-17, 4-13) with 18 points. The victory marked Washington's first-ever win at Rutgers.