The Wildcats will be in an unfamiliar position heading into Saturday’s top 20 match-ups against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Arizona heads to Spokane as 7.5 point underdogs in the game that will hold bragging rights to the best in the west.
Before we look at keys to help Arizona secure a win, let’s take a look at where the two teams rank. According to Sports Illustrated, Arizona is averaging 75.1 ppg (168th nationally), allowing 62.9 ppg (37th), shooting 45% from the field (121st), and allowing opponents to shoot 41% from the field (135th). The Bulldogs, on the other hand, are averaging 79.