Will the Washington Huskies Conquer the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center?

As the Washington Huskies prepare to face off against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum. The Huskies have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with a thrilling 100-99 victory over Seattle Redhawks and a solid 73-66 win against Eastern Washington Eagles but stumbled in their latest game with a narrow loss of 69-73 to Colorado Buffaloes.

The Huskies' performance has been characterized by strong offensive plays, as evidenced by scoring over 70 points in two of their last three games. Their field goal percentage has been impressive, especially from inside the paint where they've maintained an average above 50 percent across these matches. However, turnovers and personal fouls have been areas of concern that could be exploited by a disciplined Utah Utes side.

Defensively, the Huskies will need to step up their game as well. They've managed to block an average of four shots per game while also maintaining decent steal numbers which should help them disrupt Utah's rhythm.

Playing away from home at Salt Lake City will test the resilience and adaptability of this Washington squad. The venue's atmosphere is known for being intense and could play into the hands of the home team if the Huskies don't manage to keep composure early on.

Fans can catch all this action live on December 31st at 4:00 PM Pacific Time on Pac-12 Network as both teams look to end the year on a high note with what promises to be an engaging encounter between two competitive sides.