Steinbach finished with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting and 6-of-7 from the free‑throw line, while Wesley Yates III added 19 points and seven assists. Washington's 50% shooting and 37% from beyond the arc helped them hold Rutgers to 40% and 21% from deep.
The Huskies led by as many as 18 points and secured their first‑ever win at Rutgers, a venue where they had previously lost in overtime. Washington will host Wisconsin on Saturday, while Rutgers heads to Maryland on Sunday.