Can the Washington Huskies Tame the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center?
As the Washington Huskies prepare to face off against the Arizona Wildcats, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their momentum and secure a victory at McKale Center. The upcoming game on February 18th is poised to be a clash of titans, with both teams showing formidable prowess on the court.
The Huskies have been displaying a mixed bag of performances recently. On December 21st, they faced a tough loss against Louisville Cardinals with a score of 51-59. Despite this setback, there were notable positives from that game; for instance, their free throw accuracy was impressive at 86 percent. However, turnovers were an issue as they matched their opponent's total of 14 but only managed to convert these into 12 points compared to Cardinals' more efficient conversion rate resulting in 21 points.
In contrast, when looking back at December 16th's home game against Saint Mary's Gaels where they triumphed with a scoreline of 64-32, it was clear that when the Huskies find their rhythm they can be unstoppable. Their three-point shooting was particularly lethal at an impressive rate of 41 percent and combined with strong defensive play led by nine steals and six blocks; they dominated every quarter.
Their most recent conference game on December 10th against Washington State Cougars showcased another strong performance despite being away from home turf. They emerged victorious with a score of 60-55 thanks in part to maintaining discipline and committing fewer personal fouls than the Cougars (11 vs. Cougars'18). Additionally, their three-point shooting shone once again hitting an outstanding rate of over half their attempts (54 percent).
Looking ahead to facing ARIZ on enemy ground presents both challenges and opportunities for WASH. The Wildcats will have home-court advantage but if WASH can replicate some aspects from past victories such as solid three-point shooting and capitalizing on turnovers while tightening up defense in paint where Cardinals outscored them previously; then there is every chance for an upset.
The scheduled date is fast approaching as fans mark calendars for February 18th when these two teams will battle it out starting at noon local time (7 PM GMT) in Tuscon’s McKale Center. For those unable to attend in person, you won't miss any action as you can catch live coverage from your own homes or local sports bars ready to cheer on your team towards what could be one memorable win!