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Washington Huskies to Face Arizona Wildcats at Alaska Airlines Arena

As the Washington Huskies prepare to host the Arizona Wildcats at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, fans are eager to see if the home-court advantage will play a pivotal role in this matchup. The Huskies have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent performances, which could make for an unpredictable game.


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In their last outing against Louisville Cardinals, despite a solid free throw percentage of 86 percent and a respectable three-point shooting rate of 30 percent, the Huskies fell short with only 51 points against the Cardinals' 59. Their field goal percentage stood at 37 percent and they struggled with turnovers, having as many as 14. However, they did manage to put up a fight defensively with nine steals.


A previous game saw them dominate Saint Mary's Gaels with an impressive victory scoring 64 points while holding their opponents to just 32. Their three-point shooting was particularly effective that night, hitting nearly 41 percent from beyond the arc. They also showed strength on defense with six blocks and maintained control of the ball better than in subsequent games.


However, consistency has been an issue for Washington; another past game against Washington State Cougars showcased both their offensive prowess and defensive capabilities but also highlighted areas needing improvement. They won by five points but allowed too many points in paint (34) despite shooting well from distance (54 percent on three-pointers).


The upcoming game promises excitement as fans look forward to seeing whether Washington can capitalize on its strengths and minimize turnovers while leveraging its home court for momentum. With recent performances showing potential yet leaving room for refinement, it's clear that every possession will count.


The highly anticipated match is scheduled for January 20th at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle. Fans can catch all the action live as both teams vie for dominance on this competitive evening of women's basketball.

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