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Wildcats Set to Pounce on Sun Devils in Tempe Showdown

As the Arizona Wildcats prepare to face off against their state rivals, the Arizona State Sun Devils, at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Wildcats have been on an impressive streak, showcasing their dominance in recent games with a potent mix of offensive firepower and defensive solidity.


Feb 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) celebrates after making a basket against Arizona State Sun Devils forward Alonzo Gaffney (8) during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Sun Devils, the Wildcats put up an astonishing 105 points, nearly doubling their opponent's score. Their shooting was nothing short of spectacular – sinking 57 percent from the field and an impressive 78 percent from the free-throw line. Dominating both halves of that game, they also excelled in ball distribution with 21 assists and maintained a strong defensive presence with five blocks.


The trend continued when they visited Boulder to take on Colorado's Buffaloes. The Wildcats emerged victorious again with a commanding performance that saw them rack up 99 points while maintaining high efficiency from both two-point range (56 percent) and beyond the arc (46 percent). Their tenacity on defense was evident as they tallied ten steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 23 points off them.


Feb 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Frankie Collins (1) shoots a basket agaisnt Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

Even during extended play against Utah's Utes where three overtimes were needed to decide the victor, Arizona displayed resilience. They managed to keep their composure under pressure and outlasted their opponents by scoring consistently across all periods of play.


Heading into this upcoming game scheduled for February 29th at Desert Financial Arena – home court advantage for ASU – it will be interesting to see if Arizona can maintain its offensive rhythm while keeping up its defensive intensity away from home. Fans can catch this highly anticipated matchup live on Pac-12 Network at local time.


Feb 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) makes a basket agaisnt Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kamari Lands (0) during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

The Wildcats' recent performances suggest they are well-prepared for this challenge; however, playing as guests always adds an unpredictable element that could influence the outcome of any game. As we look forward to another chapter in this storied rivalry, one thing is certain: fans should expect nothing less than maximum effort as these two teams battle it out on court.

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