As the Washington Huskies prepare to host the California Golden Bears at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent success on their home court. The Huskies have shown a strong performance in their past games, indicating a positive trend that could spell trouble for the visiting Bears.

Jan 14, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies forward Keion Brooks (1) shoots against California Golden Bears forward Lars Thiemann (21) as forward Grant Newell (14) follows the play at left during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter against Eastern Washington Eagles, the Huskies secured a victory with 73 points over the Eagles' 66. Their offense was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 40 percent of three-point attempts and converting free throws at a rate of 66 percent. Defensively, they managed to block five shots and steal five times from their opponents. This defensive prowess coupled with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.64 suggests that while they can distribute the ball effectively, there's room for improvement in handling possession.

The game prior saw an even more impressive offensive display as they put up a century of points against Seattle Redhawks in an intense overtime battle that ended with a narrow one-point win (100-99). Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 55 percent and they dominated inside with 54 points in paint. The team also showed resilience on defense and capitalized on turnovers.

Jan 14, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies guard Koren Johnson (0) shoots a three-pointer against California Golden Bears guard Joel Brown (1) during overtime at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Against Gonzaga Bulldogs, ranked seventh at the time, Washington displayed both grit and skill by overcoming them with a scoreline of 78-73. They shot efficiently from two-point range (51 percent) and were particularly effective from the free-throw line (84 percent), which could be crucial in close games.

As we look ahead to this matchup against California Golden Bears, it's clear that Washington has momentum on its side – especially when playing under familiar lights at home where fan support is always robust.

Jan 14, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies guard PJ Fuller II (4) dribbles against California Golden Bears guard Joel Brown (1) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for February 18th at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle; tip-off is set for February 17th local time (February 18th UTC). Fans can catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network as both teams vie for supremacy on court amidst what promises to be an electric atmosphere.

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