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USC Trojans Set to Clash with Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena

As the USC Trojans prepare to face off against the Washington Huskies, fans are brimming with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter at the T-Mobile Arena. The Trojans have been on a formidable run, showcasing their prowess in recent games and leaving little doubt about their capabilities on the court.


Nov 25, 2022; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; USC Trojans guard Tre White (22) celebrates with USC Trojans guard Drew Peterson (13) during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers  at Imperial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The last time these two teams met was on March 2, 2024, when USC emerged victorious with an impressive 82-75 win over the Huskies. That game highlighted USC's offensive strength and ability to maintain control under pressure. With a field goal percentage of 54 percent and a three-point percentage of 47 percent, they outshone the Huskies who managed only 42 percent from the field and were less effective from beyond the arc.


Moreover, USC's defensive efforts cannot be overlooked; they recorded five blocks and eight steals in that game. Their defensive rebounds stood at 25 compared to Washington's 19, which is indicative of their ability to dominate possession and limit second-chance points for their opponents.


In another recent performance against Arizona Wildcats on March 10, USC once again proved their dominance by securing a decisive victory with a scoreline of 78-65. Their steal count was particularly noteworthy – an astonishing fifteen steals that disrupted Wildcats' flow and contributed significantly to seventeen points off turnovers.


The Trojans' consistency has been remarkable; they've shown resilience in maintaining leads while also being able to come back from deficits as seen during their game against Arizona State Sun Devils where they turned around a tied half-time score into an emphatic win by nine points.


Looking ahead at this upcoming match-up against WASH, it is clear that if USC maintains its current form – especially in terms of shooting accuracy (49 percent field goals) and free throw precision (89 percent) – they will pose a significant challenge for any team standing across them on court.


The Huskies should not be underestimated though; despite falling short in previous encounters, they have demonstrated moments of brilliance such as achieving an assists turnover ratio of 1.7 which shows potential for fluid offensive playmaking that could disrupt Trojan defenses if taken lightly.


However, given recent performances by both teams it seems likely that USC will carry forward its momentum into this next game scheduled for March 13th at noon local time. Fans eager to witness this battle can tune into Pac-12 Network where every dribble towards victory will be broadcasted live from Las Vegas.

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