Who’s Playing
Washington @ No. 11 Arizona
Current Records: Washington 4-4; Arizona 6-0
What to Know
The Washington Huskies lost both of their matches to the #11 Arizona Wildcats last season on scores of 53-80 and 74-75, so they’re hoping to turn the tables this season. Washington and the Wildcats will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at McKale Memorial Center. Arizona will be strutting in after a win while Washington will be stumbling in from a defeat.
Washington came up short against the Winthrop Eagles this past Saturday, falling 82-74. Forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with 12 points on 5-for-13 shooting in his 36 minutes on the court.
Meanwhile, if there were any doubts why Arizona was a heavy favorite Saturday, the team quickly laid those doubts to rest. They steamrolled past the Sacramento State Hornets 105-59 at home. The Wildcats’ success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but forward Azuolas Tubelis led the charge as he had 22 points along with six boards.
The Huskies are now 4-4 while Arizona sits at 6-0. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: Washington has only been able to knock down 39.30% percent of their shots, which is the 27th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Arizona’s defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 32.50%, which places them second in college basketball.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: McKale Memorial Center — Tucson, Arizona
- TV: Pac-12 Networks
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Arizona have won eight out of their last 11 games against Washington.
- Feb 27, 2021 – Arizona 75 vs. Washington 74
- Dec 31, 2020 – Arizona 80 vs. Washington 53
- Mar 11, 2020 – Arizona 77 vs. Washington 70
- Mar 07, 2020 – Washington 69 vs. Arizona 63
- Jan 30, 2020 – Arizona 75 vs. Washington 72
- Feb 07, 2019 – Washington 67 vs. Arizona 60
- Feb 03, 2018 – Washington 78 vs. Arizona 75
- Feb 18, 2017 – Arizona 76 vs. Washington 68
- Jan 29, 2017 – Arizona 77 vs. Washington 66
- Feb 06, 2016 – Arizona 77 vs. Washington 72
- Jan 14, 2016 – Arizona 99 vs. Washington 67
