Ferris State Bulldogs - NCAA Men's Hockey - Recap

As the USC Trojans prepare to face off against the Arizona Wildcats , fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a riveting encounter at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Trojans, coming off a recent victory, are looking to maintain their momentum and showcase their prowess on the court.

<img src="/imgproxy/aNMLxPxkvQ50lwJbPJ1J45NQkRLLg_ylMU1bH1MWcxo/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzNjNWEwOTBiMTEwOTRmMmQxZTVkNTA4NTIxODdhNDgxLmpwZw==?image_id=e761cdbb-ef2b-42c2-bdd0-32a3e22fe5d9" alt="Jan 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) drives to the net agaisnt USC Trojans forward Arrinten Page (22) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) drives to the net agaisnt USC Trojans forward Arrinten Page (22) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports" /> In their last game, USC demonstrated a balanced offensive and defensive strategy. They secured an 80-74 win over the Washington Huskies with a commendable field goal percentage of 50 percent and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 41 percent of their three-point attempts. Their two-point shooting was also strong at 56 percent. The team's ability to share the ball was evident as they racked up 19 assists, which contributed significantly to their scoring opportunities.

Defensively, USC showed tenacity with 10 steals and managed four blocks while keeping personal fouls to just 14. They dominated on rebounds with a total of 33 compared to Washington's 30 and capitalized on turnovers by scoring nine points off them.

<img src="/imgproxy/IozDNR_vFcDtigw94Wr47Txl55q6wGXmNy9vKoSQguM/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2E4NTdjM2NlYWJmM2E2YjQyZWIwY2RjOTg0ZTlhM2QzLmpwZw==?image_id=c343eeee-280e-4d3f-95d8-b7d70e4365b6" alt="Jan 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) makes a pass against USC Trojans forward Vincent Iwuchukwu (3) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) makes a pass against USC Trojans forward Vincent Iwuchukwu (3) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports" /> The upcoming game is expected to test USC's ability to replicate this performance in an away setting against Arizona Wildcats who will have home-court advantage. Playing in Las Vegas could influence both teams' play styles as they adapt to the neutral site atmosphere that comes with its own set of challenges.

USC fans should look for continued aggression in defense leading into fast-break opportunities which were pivotal in their last game where they scored 13 fast break points. Maintaining high shooting percentages will be crucial for success along with controlling turnovers; they had an assist-to-turnover ratio of about 1.58 last time out.

<img src="/imgproxy/sOLB2GoUsIvy1AxUfwXYyZzSvSAtb8k6zpvp_S4SNEo/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2YxMTdhNjAwYTY5MWQwM2NkNTNhMWQwNTE4OTgyNDE1LmpwZWc=?image_id=f6e48f3f-85bf-4b9b-adf4-221ced67f65f" alt="Jan 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) shoots a basket against USC Trojans forward Vincent Iwuchukwu (3) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) shoots a basket against USC Trojans forward Vincent Iwuchukwu (3) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports" /> The scheduled match-up is set for March 14th at T-Mobile Arena and will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network starting at 7:00 PM UTC (12:00 PM Pacific Time). Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for supremacy on this prominent stage.

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