Cougars Set to Clash with Tigers at Neville Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Washington State Cougars prepare to face off against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena, fans can anticipate a competitive game of women's basketball. The Cougars have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, demonstrating both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last game against the Huskies, the Cougars fell short by five points, finishing with 55 points to the Huskies' 60. Despite a strong fourth-quarter performance where they scored 20 points, it wasn't enough to secure a win. The team showed proficiency from the free-throw line with an impressive 90 percent accuracy but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 13 percent of three-point attempts.

However, looking back two games prior reveals a more favorable outcome for Washington State when they dominated UC Davis Aggies with a decisive scoreline of 77-52. In that matchup, they capitalized on turnovers scoring 23 points off them and showcased their ability to share the ball effectively with an assist-to-turnover ratio of over two.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and consistency. With fast break points being one of their strengths as seen against UC Davis where they scored 17 fast break points, executing quick transitions will be crucial against Auburn.

Defensively speaking, maintaining pressure will be key; in their victory over South Dakota State Jackrabits where they won by five points (69-64), they amassed twelve steals which contributed significantly to keeping them ahead.

Fans should look out for how well Washington State can control rebounds and turnovers while maximizing scoring opportunities inside the paint – areas that have been instrumental in past performances.

The action unfolds on December 20th at Neville Arena located in Auburn AL at eight o'clock PM local time. Fans eager not to miss any part of this encounter can follow along as it happens live from Neville Arena.