Steinbach finished 9‑of‑13 from the floor and 6‑of‑7 from the line, while teammate Wesley Yates III added 19 points and seven assists. Washington built an early lead, stretching to 18 points before Rutgers rallied with a late 9‑0 run.
The win marks Washington's first victory at Rutgers, after a 89‑85 overtime loss in their last meeting. The Huskies will host Wisconsin on Saturday, while Rutgers heads to Maryland on Sunday.