- Match-Up: Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies
- Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: BTN
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The Washington Huskies (12-12) will host the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-14) at the Alaska Airlines Arena this Wednesday.
In their last game, the Penn State Nittany Lions faced off against USC, falling narrowly with a score of 77-75. They concluded the contest with a 51.7% shooting accuracy (30 of 58) and connected on 6 of 18 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, Penn State made 9 of 15 shots for a conversion rate of 60.0%. In the rebounding department, they totaled 27 boards, including 8 offensively, while providing 12 assists and forcing 15 turnovers, resulting in 12 steals. On the defensive end, they allowed their opponents to shoot 48.3% from the field with 29 successful shots out of 60. USC recorded 15 assists and 10 steals during the encounter. Despite obtaining 31 rebounds (10 offensive and 21 defensive), USC did not manage any blocks, converting 72.2% of their free throw attempts (13 of 18). They struggled from three-point range, making only 6 of 19 shots. The Nittany Lions committed 16 fouls, while USC accumulated 17.
A standout for Penn State was Freddie Dilione V, who registered 23 points on 10 of 18 shooting. He played for 38 minutes, recorded 4 rebounds, and ended the game with a shooting percentage of 55.6%, as well as contributing 4 assists.
Penn State enters this game with a record of 10-14 for the season. The team averages 9.8 turnovers per game and 15.5 fouls per contest. Collectively, they secure around 29.8 rebounds per game and have racked up 316 assists this season, placing them 252nd in the nation for assists. The Nittany Lions have a three-point shooting percentage of 32.6% (176 of 540) and a free throw percentage of 74.8%. Moreover, they average 76.1 points per game (ranked 184th in college basketball) while shooting 46.8% overall from the field.
Defensively, the Nittany Lions average 12.4 forced turnovers each game while drawing 17.1 fouls. They rank 350th nationally in assists allowed, having conceded 413 this season. The Nittany Lions’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 50.0% (697 out of 1,394) and allows 33.6 rebounds per game on average. Additionally, they allow opponents to shoot 38.2% from beyond the arc and rank 322nd in the nation for points allowed per game (79.6).
In their previous outing, the Washington Huskies faced UCLA, suffering a 77-73 defeat. In terms of rebounding, Washington allowed UCLA to secure a total of 26 boards (9 offensive). They achieved a shooting percentage of 44.4% from three-point range, making 8 of 18 attempts, while finishing 23 of 29 from the free throw line (79.3%). Defensively, the Huskies allowed UCLA to shoot 41.1% from the field, making 23 of 56 attempts. At the end of the game, Washington converted 28 of 56 shots from the field, resulting in a 50.0% shooting performance. They struggled from three-point territory, making only 5 of 17 attempts (29.4%), and shot 66.7% from the charity stripe, sinking 12 of 18. UCLA committed 16 fouls, providing the Huskies with those free throw opportunities. The Huskies turned the ball over 12 times while finishing with 6 steals and securing 28 rebounds (19 defensive and 9 offensive).
Wesley Yates III played a crucial role for the Huskies, contributing 21 points in his 40 minutes on the court without any assists. He shot 9 of 17 for a field goal percentage of 52.9% and recorded 1 rebound.
Washington stands at 12-12 for the season. The Huskies average 17.5 fouls per game while achieving a free throw percentage of 77.2%. They assist each other 14.0 times per game (ranking 190th nationally) and record 10.8 turnovers per game. This season, Washington has accumulated 1,869 points (averaging 77.9 points per game) and grabs 37.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Huskies shoot 45.5% from the field, placing them 171st in the nation.
The Washington defense limits opponents to 32.6% shooting from three-point range (175 of 537), while allowing 72.0% success from the free throw line. They concede 12.7 assists and 32.6 rebounds every game, ranking 125th and 75th in college basketball, respectively. On the defensive end, Washington ranks 173rd nationally for points allowed, giving up 73.5 points per game, while forcing an average of 10.0 turnovers and allowing teams to shoot 43.6% from the field (162nd in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Washington
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