Arizona Wildcats Host Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at McKale Center in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Arizona Wildcats prepare to welcome the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks to the McKale Center for an exciting women's basketball game, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Wildcats have been working hard in the off-season to improve their performance and come into this game with a determination to start strong.
Last season, the Wildcats showed potential despite some challenges on the court. With an overall field goal percentage of 37 percent and a free throw percentage of 63 percent, there is room for improvement in shooting accuracy. Their true shooting percentage stood at 45 percent, indicating that efficiency from both inside and outside the arc could be key areas of focus.
The team averaged 58 points per game last season with contributions across the board. Assists were dished out at an average rate of 12 per game, showing decent ball movement, while rebounds were grabbed at an average of 25 per contest – a statistic they'll surely want to increase to control possession against their opponents.
Defensively, they were active with an average of eight steals and three blocks per game but will need to watch their personal fouls count which averaged at 21 per game last season. Discipline on defense without conceding unnecessary fouls could be crucial in keeping their key players on the floor longer.
Turnovers were kept relatively low at around ten per game; maintaining or improving upon this will be vital against a Northern Arizona team looking for opportunities to capitalize on any mistakes.
The McKale Center has always been known as a fortress for Arizona teams due to its vibrant atmosphere created by passionate fans. The home-court advantage could play a significant role as it often does in college sports where crowd support can lift teams during critical moments.
Fans can catch all the action live from McKale Center in Tucson on November 11th at Pac-12 Network. The tip-off is scheduled for what promises to be an engaging night of women's basketball where every possession will count towards setting up success early in the season.