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Arizona Wildcats to Host Arizona State Sun Devils at McKale Center in Tuscon Showdown

As the Arizona Wildcats prepare to welcome their rivals, the Arizona State Sun Devils, to the McKale Center in Tuscon, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Wildcats have been showcasing a strong performance trend as they head into this game.


Dec 20, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) handles the ball during the first half of the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Hall of Fame Series at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In their recent matchup against the Buffaloes, the Wildcats secured a comfortable 78-68 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display with an impressive field goal percentage of 49 and a free throw percentage of 73. They also dominated inside with 40 points in the paint and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 16 points off them.


Continuing their winning momentum, they outplayed the Utes with an even more dominant display, finishing with an outstanding scoreline of 88-62. The team's shooting accuracy was remarkable; they shot at a field goal percentage of 57 and were lethal from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting rate of 50 percent. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an exceptional figure of over four, highlighting their efficient ball movement and decision-making.


However, it's worth noting that in an away game against Stanford's Cardinal earlier this month, despite scoring well with 79 points and maintaining solid shooting percentages across the board (46 percent for field goals and an impressive three-point percentage), they fell short by nine points in what was undoubtedly a high-scoring affair.


The upcoming game promises to be challenging yet exciting as both teams vie for supremacy. The McKale Center has been a fortress for Arizona recently; however, every game is different and past performances don't guarantee future results.


Fans can catch all the action live on CBS this Saturday at 7 PM local time from McKale Center located at Tucson AZ zip code:85721. With both teams looking to assert dominance in this heated rivalry match-up – it’s certainly not one to miss!

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