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Maples Pavilion Showdown: Arizona Wildcats Set to Tangle with Stanford Cardinal

As the Arizona Wildcats prepare for their upcoming clash at Maples Pavilion, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their recent high-scoring trend. The Wildcats have been on a roll, showcasing a potent offense that has seen them score an impressive 100 points against the California Golden Bears and 95 in a nail-biting overtime loss to the Florida Atlantic Owls.


Mar 9, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Jerod Haase congratulates Stanford Cardinal forward Harrison Ingram (55) after a play against the Arizona Wild Cats during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The team's ability to dominate inside has been a key factor in their success. In their last game against California, they racked up 54 points in the paint and shot an efficient 63 percent from two-point range. Their rebounding prowess was also on full display as they grabbed 45 boards, with both offensive and defensive efforts contributing significantly.


However, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Arizona. Despite putting up strong numbers offensively, turnovers have been a concern; they gave up possession 15 times against California and had similar issues against Florida Atlantic with 12 turnovers. These lapses could prove costly if not addressed.


Mar 9, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Harrison Ingram (55) is defended by Arizona Wildcats guards Courtney Ramey (0) and Kerr Kriisa (25) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, the Wildcats have shown tenacity with steals and blocks but will need to be wary of fouling too much – personal fouls reached into the twenties during these games.


The upcoming game promises to be an exciting one as Arizona looks to assert its dominance on Stanford's home court. Fans can expect another high-energy performance from this team that knows how to light up the scoreboard while also keeping things tight on defense.


Mar 9, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Courtney Ramey (0) celebrates after scoring against the Stanford Cardinal during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Mark your calendars for December 31st at Maples Pavilion where you can catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network at 9 PM Eastern Time (6 PM Pacific). Will Arizona continue its offensive onslaught or will Stanford rise up defensively in front of its home crowd? Only time will tell as we count down towards this end-of-year showdown!

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