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Will Washington Huskies Leverage Home Court Advantage Against USC Trojans?

As the Washington Huskies prepare to face off against the USC Trojans, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this pivotal game. The Huskies have shown a consistent pattern over the previous season, which could give us insight into their upcoming performance.


Feb 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies forward Keion Brooks (1) attempts a layup against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Last season's analytics reveal that the Huskies played 32 games with an average of 69 points per game. Their precision from the free-throw line was impeccable, hitting a perfect rate of one hundred percent, which is an exceptional feat and could be a significant factor in close encounters. Additionally, their true shooting percentage also stood at one hundred percent, indicating efficient scoring when considering both field goals and free throws.


On defense, they averaged over five blocks and nearly seven steals per game – numbers that speak to their ability to disrupt opponents' plays effectively. However, they also averaged about 16 personal fouls per game; maintaining discipline will be crucial against a team like USC to avoid giving away easy points.


The Huskies' rebounding efforts were solid with an average of over thirty-one rebounds per game. Controlling the boards will be vital in dictating the pace of the game and limiting second-chance opportunities for USC.


One area for improvement would be reducing turnovers; averaging just over thirteen turnovers per match last season suggests there's room for better ball-handling and decision-making under pressure.


As we look ahead to this matchup at T-Mobile Arena on March 13th at noon local time (Pacific Time), it's clear that if Washington can capitalize on its strengths while shoring up its weaknesses – particularly in terms of turnovers – they stand a good chance against USC. Fans can catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network as these two teams battle it out on court.

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