Huskies Set to Howl in the Desert Against Sun Devils at Tempe

As the Washington Huskies prepare to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena, fans are eager to see if the Huskies can continue their recent trend of high-scoring games. The Huskies have shown a strong offensive presence in their past few outings, with a notable performance against Oregon State where they secured a victory with 67 points and an impressive 50 percent shooting from two-point range.

However, consistency has been an issue for Washington. In their game against Oregon, despite scoring 80 points and achieving an 83 percent success rate from the free-throw line, they fell short by five points. This loss highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in three-point efficiency and ball handling as evidenced by their low assists-to-turnover ratio of just under one.

The most thrilling encounter came when Washington faced Washington State at home. The game went into overtime with the Huskies putting up a valiant fight but ultimately losing by three points. They excelled inside the paint scoring 44 points and shot an impressive 63 percent on two-point attempts.

The upcoming game presents another opportunity for redemption as they take on Arizona State away from home. Fans should look out for how well the Huskies control turnovers and capitalize on fast-break opportunities – aspects that have been both strengths and weaknesses in recent games.

With this matchup scheduled for February 23rd at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona, fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 channel 209 starting at local Pacific time zone hours. Will Washington's offense maintain its potency? Or will defensive lapses prove costly once again? Only time will tell as we anticipate another exciting college basketball showdown.