As is typical when it comes to a game between the Arizona Wildcats and Oregon Ducks, Saturday afternoon presents an opportunity to see strength versus strength. Arizona is the superior defensive team. Oregon is the superior offensive team. Whose strength will lead to victory?
The Wildcats go into the game ranked No. 28 on offense by Her Hoop Stats. Their opponent is ranked No. 12. The numbers flip when considering defense with the stats service ranking Arizona eighth and Oregon No. 23.
When controlling for pace, Arizona scores 102.2 points per 100 possessions, placing it 32nd in Division I women’s basketball.