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As the Washington State Cougars prepare to face off against the Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter on February 17th. The Cougars, who have shown both flashes of brilliance and areas needing improvement in their recent games, are gearing up for a pivotal showdown.

In their last game on December 20th against Auburn Tigers, WSU put up a valiant fight but fell short with a final score of 62-69. Despite outscoring the Tigers in the first quarter and showing resilience with a strong fourth-quarter performance where they racked up 21 points, it was not enough to secure victory. The Cougars' shooting from beyond the arc was impressive at 42 percent, and they excelled at free throws with an outstanding 91 percent accuracy. However, turnovers were their Achilles' heel; they gave away possession 20 times which ultimately cost them dearly.

On December 17th against Houston Cougars (HOU), WSU demonstrated what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders. They dominated HOU with an emphatic scoreline of 95-48. Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 59 percent and they were flawless from the free-throw line. Moreover, their points in paint totaled a whopping 50 points showcasing their ability to penetrate defenses effectively.

However, it's worth noting that consistency has been an issue for WSU as seen in their game on December 10th versus Washington Huskies where despite being ranked number twenty-one nationally at that time; they struggled offensively scoring only two points in the first quarter and eventually losing by five points.

The upcoming game presents both challenge and opportunity for WSU. The Wildcats will not make things easy especially playing on home turf but if WSU can harness their evident offensive firepower while tightening up defensively particularly by reducing turnovers - there is every chance that victory could be within grasp.

Fans should mark their calendars for this exciting matchup scheduled for February 17th starting at sharp eight o'clock PM local time (Tuscon). Those unable to make it to McKale Center can catch all the action live as it unfolds from wherever they are.

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