Cougars Set to Pounce at Desert Financial Arena

As the Washington State Cougars prepare for their upcoming clash against the Arizona State Sun Devils, fans are eager to see if they can carry forward their momentum. The game is set to take place at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona, a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could play a significant role in energizing both teams.

The Cougars have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against Auburn Tigers, despite a strong start with 20 points in the first quarter and an impressive 91 percent accuracy from the free-throw line, they ultimately fell short with 62 points against Auburn's 69. A concerning statistic from that game was their high turnover count at 20, which they will need to tighten up.

However, looking back two games prior reveals a dominant performance by the Cougars when they hosted Houston and secured an emphatic victory with 95 points on home turf. Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 59 percent and free throws were flawless at 100 percent accuracy. They also showcased depth in offense with points in paint tallying up to half a century mark.

In contrast, when facing off against Washington Huskies closer to home base at Beasley Coliseum, the Cougars struggled from beyond the arc hitting only 13 percent of three-point attempts but managed to maintain decent scoring inside with a two-point field goal percentage of 48.

Fans should expect Washington State Cougars to focus on capitalizing on their strengths such as inside scoring where they've shown consistency and improving ball security which has been less than ideal recently. The team's resilience will be tested as they aim for success away from home.

The upcoming game is scheduled for February 18th at Desert Financial Arena and will tip-off at precisely seven o'clock in the evening local time (19:00). Fans not able to make it to Tempe can catch all of the action live where it's broadcasted.