Can the University of Southern California Trojans Outmaneuver the Wildcats Again?

As the University of Southern California Trojans prepare to face off against the Arizona Wildcats, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming clash at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas promises to be a spectacle of skill and strategy, as both teams have shown they can deliver on-court drama.

The Trojans are coming off a decisive victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils on March 2nd, where they dominated with a final score of 70-55. Their performance was nothing short of impressive: USC racked up 10 blocks and stole the ball four times, showcasing their defensive prowess. With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3 and a total rebound count at an astounding 54, it's clear that USC has been focusing on controlling both ends of the court.

USC's offense was equally effective against ASU; they shot 47 percent from two-point range and scored an impressive 42 points in the paint. This inside dominance could be crucial against ARIZ who allowed their previous opponent to shoot at a similar percentage.

However, it would be unwise to underestimate ARIZ based on their last encounter with USC – a nail-biting game that went into double overtime before USC emerged victorious with a scoreline of 95-93. In that matchup, ARIZ demonstrated lethal accuracy from beyond the arc hitting an incredible 58 percent from three-point land and maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio better than USC's at 1.62.

While statistics offer insights into potential outcomes, basketball is unpredictable by nature. The Wildcats' high free throw percentage (96 percent) during their last game signals that they are not likely to leave easy points unclaimed if sent to the line.

The key for USC will be maintaining their strong defense without fouling while exploiting any weaknesses in ARIZ’s armor – particularly by dominating rebounds as they did against ASU and keeping up pressure in transition where they scored significant fast break points.

With all eyes set on March 7th at MGM Grand Garden Arena for this highly anticipated rematch scheduled for tip-off at 6:00 PM local time (PST), fans should expect nothing less than another thrilling chapter in this rivalry saga. Those unable to attend can catch all action live on Pac-12 Network as these two collegiate titans battle it out once more – may the best team win!