In a matchup that featured two of the Big Ten’s most prolific offenses, the Washington Huskies emerged victorious with a hard-fought 94-88 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday night. The game was played at a breakneck pace, with both teams surpassing the 80-point mark well before the final minutes. Washington’s ability to execute in the half-court during the closing stretch proved to be the difference, as they fended off a late Iowa rally to secure a significant conference win.

The Huskies' offensive attack was balanced, with four players scoring in double figures. Great Osobor led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the glass against an undersized Iowa frontcourt. Washington’s ball movement was exceptional, tallying 24 assists on 35 made field goals. The Huskies also capitalized on their depth, getting 28 points from their bench, including several timely three-pointers that silenced the Iowa crowd whenever the Hawkeyes threatened to take the lead.

Iowa, known for its "Run and Gun" style under Fran McCaffery, stayed in the hunt thanks to a flurry of second-half triples from Payton Sandfort. Sandfort finished with 26 points, including six makes from beyond the arc. However, the Hawkeyes struggled to contain Washington’s dribble penetration, leading to frequent fouls and trips to the charity stripe for the Huskies. Washington shot 85% from the free-throw line, a critical stat in a game decided by just six points.

The win moves Washington to 17-7 overall and 8-5 in Big Ten play, a solid standing in their new conference home. The Huskies have leaned on their veteran experience this season, and it showed in the final three minutes as they committed zero turnovers while forcing Iowa into two critical mistakes. Head coach Danny Sprinkle praised his team’s mental toughness, noting that winning a shootout against a team as disciplined as Iowa requires a high level of focus and execution.

Looking at the broader picture, Washington’s rebounding margin remains one of the best in the country. They out-rebounded Iowa 39-31, a discrepancy that led to 14 second-chance points. For Iowa, the loss highlights ongoing concerns about their defensive interior presence. While they can outscore almost anyone, their inability to stop physical forwards like Osobor remains a hurdle. Washington now looks ahead to a marquee matchup this weekend, riding the momentum of one of their best offensive performances of the season.