Bears Clash with Huskies in a Seattle Showdown
As the Washington Huskies prepare to host the California Golden Bears at the Alaska Airlines Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Huskies have been on an impressive run, showcasing their resilience and strategic prowess on the court. Their recent victory over Eastern Washington Eagles on December 22nd, where they emerged victorious with a score of 73-66, is a testament to their tenacity.
The Huskies' performance was marked by a balanced offensive and defensive effort. They managed to block five shots while stealing the ball five times from their opponents. Their shooting was efficient from both inside and outside the arc, hitting 44 percent of field goals overall and an impressive 40 percent from three-point range. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 14 points off them.
In another nail-biting game against Gonzaga Bulldogs on December 10th, WASH demonstrated that they could hold their own against top-ranked teams as well. Despite being underdogs against the seventh-ranked Bulldogs, WASH pulled off an upset with a close scoreline of 78-73. This victory was fueled by their ability to convert free throws at an astounding rate of 84 percent and maintain control in points in paint where they scored 34 compared to Gonzaga's 32.
However, it's not just about offense for WASH; their defense has been equally commendable. In that same game against Gonzaga Bulldogs, WASH blocked six shots which contributed significantly towards keeping the Bulldogs' scoring in check.
CAL comes into this match-up with its own set of strengths but will face a formidable challenge when facing WASH's robust defense and opportunistic offense.
Looking ahead at this upcoming clash scheduled for February 18th at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle – home advantage may play its part for WASH as they look to continue building momentum in front of their supportive fans who can catch all action live on Pac-12 Network starting at 5:00 PM local time (8:00 PM ET). With both teams eager to assert dominance early in this encounter – it is sure not one any fan would want miss out witnessing unfold live!