Struggling USC men lose to Washington, Trojans’ sixth loss in a row
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- Washington dominated USC 91-72 on Wednesday, extending the Trojans’ losing streak to six games.
- Zoom Diallo led the Huskies with a career-high 26 points while Hannes Steinbach grabbed a career-best 24 rebounds.
- The loss marks USC’s 11th defeat in its last 17 games as the Trojans’ season unravels.
SEATTLE — Zoom Diallo scored a career-high 26 points, Hannes Steinbach added 22 with a career-best 24 rebounds, and Washington rolled past USC 91-72 on Wednesday night.
Washington took the lead for good with 12:31 remaining. A 13-0 run that started with 4:33 to play pushed the Huskies’ lead to 85-65 with about two minutes left. Diallo scored on a dunk, and Nikola Dzepina added a three to end the surge.
The Huskies (15-15, 7-12 Big Ten) swept the season series against USC and have won three of their last five. The Trojans (18-12, 7-12) have lost six straight and 11 of their last 17 games.
Diallo shot 11 for 19 and had nine rebounds. His previous high was 24 points against Utah on Dec. 29. Steinbach surpassed his 16-rebound game against Utah on Feb. 24. He was nine-for-12 shooting against the Trojans.
Quimari Peterson made three threes and added 13 points for Washington. Former Trojan Wesley Yates III chipped in with 11 points.
Alijah Arenas scored 19 points and Ezra Ausar had 17 for USC. Jacob Cofie and Jordan Marsh added 14 points apiece.
