Sun Devils Set to Battle Buffaloes at CU Events Center in Boulder
As the Arizona State Sun Devils prepare to face off against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Sun Devils have been on a tear recently, showcasing their dominance on home turf with convincing victories over Alcorn State and Grambling State. Their latest triumph came against Alcorn State on November 27, where they put up an impressive 76 points, outpacing their opponents by a significant margin.
The Sun Devils' performance has been nothing short of stellar. They've demonstrated a potent offense that's not afraid to attack the paint, evidenced by scoring 36 points in that area against Alcorn State. Their shooting from beyond the arc may hover around 24 percent, but it's their two-point field goal percentage that stands out at an imposing 67 percent. This inside-outside game keeps defenses guessing and allows ASU to control the pace.
Defensively, ASU has been just as formidable. With nine blocks in their last game and a rebounding edge over both recent opponents, they've shown they can dominate both ends of the court. Their assist-to-turnover ratio is solid too; against Alcorn State it was nearly even at 1.67.
In contrast, Colorado Buffaloes will enter this contest aiming to leverage their home-court advantage and disrupt ASU's rhythm. The Buffaloes must be wary of ASU's ability to capitalize on turnovers – something they did effectively by scoring 15 points off turnovers last game.
However, one cannot overlook Colorado’s potential strategy after observing ASU’s past performances; if they can force long-range shots and limit second-chance opportunities by boxing out effectively under the rim – areas where ASU has shown some inconsistency – then we might see a more competitive battle than anticipated.
ASU fans should feel confident yet cautious; while recent games suggest that their team is poised for another win based on sheer offensive firepower and defensive prowess alone, basketball often throws up surprises especially away from home.
The upcoming clash is scheduled for December 2nd at 8:30 PM ET at CU Events Center in Boulder. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage provided by Fox Sports 1 on channel number 219.