"Washington State's NCAA Tournament Hopes Hinge on Showdown with No. 4 Arizona"
No. 16 Washington State faces a pivotal test as they remain in the hunt for the Pac-12 title, with a chance to go to the top of the standings by defeating Arizona. Coach Kyle Smith has led the historically struggling program to a position to potentially win a conference championship for the first time in over eight decades, despite being picked 10th in the preseason. The game against Arizona presents a significant challenge, but the Cougars are on a seven-game winning streak and are determined to compete for the title.