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Will Washington State Cougars Ride the Momentum at Desert Financial Arena?

As the Washington State Cougars prepare to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent winning streak. The Cougars have been showcasing a robust performance on the court, with a notable victory over the Oregon Ducks where they secured a win with 62 points against 56. Their defensive prowess was evident as they racked up four blocks and seven steals, while also maintaining an assist-turnover ratio of 0.67.


Jan 28, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils forward Warren Washington (22) dunks the ball against Washington State Cougars forward DJ Rodman (11) in the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

The following game saw another triumph for the Cougars against Oregon State's Beavers, finishing with 64 points to 58. Their three-point shooting was particularly impressive, hitting an astounding 48 percent from beyond the arc. Additionally, their assists rose to 14 with an improved assist-turnover ratio of 1.27.


In their most recent match-up against Washington Huskies, which went into overtime, Washington State emerged victorious with a high-scoring game ending at 90-87. They demonstrated exceptional field goal accuracy at around fifty-one percent and dominated in points in paint with forty points scored.


Jan 28, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Frankie Collins (10) shoots the ball against Washington State Cougars forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) in the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

These past performances suggest that Washington State is on an upward trajectory as they head into their next game. The team has shown that it can maintain composure under pressure and deliver results both offensively and defensively.


Fans should expect another thrilling encounter as the Cougars aim to extend their winning ways on February 25th at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona. With tip-off scheduled for local time (US/Mountain), supporters can catch all the action live on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine or follow along through various broadcast networks available nationally.


Jan 28, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) shoots the ball against Arizona State Sun Devils forward Warren Washington (22) in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Washington State won 75-58. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
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