The Washington Huskies face the Arizona Wildcats on Sunday Feb. 18th @ 11AM
The Washington Huskies (13-11 overall, 3-10 PAC) face the Arizona Wildcats (13-12 overall, 5-8 PAC) on Sunday Feb. 18th @ 11AM.
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The video broadcast of the matchup between the Huskies and Wildcats will be streaming on In their last game before facing Washington, Arizona beat Washington State, 64-45.
Arizona Offense
The Arizona Wildcats offense averages 69.6 points per game; while the Huskies defense is holding opponents to 57.8 points per game.
Arizona is a slightly above average three-point shooting team at 32.6% accuracy from beyond the arc.
Arizona is averaging 22.2 three-point attempts per game (Bottom 20% nationally).
Currently, the Huskies are holding opponents to 28.8% shooting from three-point range (Top 18% nationwide).
The Arizona Wildcats make 48.2% of their two-point attempts.
Kailyn Gilbert, a 5’8″ sophomore guard, is the Wildcats primary offensive threat and Arizona’s leading scorer at 15.8 points per game; 5.5 rebounds along with 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals.
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Gilbert is shooting a scorching 40% from three-point range, including 45.2% on straightaway threes (see chart).
Gilbert is shooting a scorching 40% from three-point range, including 45.2% on straightaway threes (see chart).Gilbert is also effective at attacking the rim — she makes 56.1% (37 of 66) of her shots within 4.5 feet of the rim.
Esmery Martinez, a 6’2 forward, is the second-leading scorer at 11.6 points per game and primary inside scoring threat.
Martinez scores at 57.3% (59 for 103) efficiency within 4.5 feet of the rim; as well, 39.3% (22 for 56) from farther out in the lane.
Not much of a three-point threat, Martinez only makes 26.5% (13 for 49) of her three-point attempts.
Not much of a three-point threat, Martinez only makes 26.5% (13 for 49) of her three-point attempts.Helena Pueyo, a 6’0″ guard, is the second leading three-point shooter at 35.6% accuracy, providing 7.6 points per game.
Pueyo is the true x-factor of the Wildcats — a player that makes winning plays and is capable of scoring in big moments.
Pueyo is the true x-factor of the Wildcats — a player that makes winning plays and is capable of scoring in big moments.Helena Pueyo is a classic “3 and D” player, she shoots 35.6% from three-point range and leads the Wildcates with 3.0 steals per game.
Pueyo also makes 53.8% of her two-point attempt overall, including an amazing 85.7% within 4.5 feet of the rim.
Washington Defense
The Washington Huskies will need to disrupt the Arizona offense by playing stifling perimeter defense to:
(1) tightly contest Arizona’s three-point shots;
(2) cutting off the Wildcats’ dribble-drive lane penetration; and
(3) play good transition defense to prevent easy scores.
The Dawgs will also need to play tenacious inside defense “in the paint” against Arizona’s primary inside scorer, 6’2″ Esmery Martinez, by denying her position inside and denying the entry pass.
The majority of Arizona’s offense comes from inside-the-paint (50.9% – Top 5% nationally); so the Huskies must contest all shots in the and around the lane.
The Dawgs average 4.4 blocks per game — which ranks among the Top 12% of Division One schools nationally.
More generally, the Huskies defense must also dominate and control the inside by remaining active and physical on the boards.
Washington averages 25.9 defensive rebounds per game, which ranks in the Top 32 % among Division One schools nationally.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats average 10.6 offensive rebounds per game, ranking in the Bottom 38% nationally.
Washington defenders must limit the Wildcats’ second chance opportunities with strong defensive rebounding.
Washington Offense
The Huskies are currently averaging 31.1% accuracy from three-point range.
UW has five players shooting 32.3% or better from beyond the arc :
UW has five players shooting 32.3% or better from beyond the arc :Teagan Brown (37.5%);
Chloe Briggs (36.9%);
Jayda Noble (36.8%);
Elle Ladine (32.9); and
Hannah Stines ( 32.3%).
Washington’s offense is average from mid-range at 47.5% on two-pointers.
UW is better at close range — 60% within 4.5 feet of the rim.