Can California Golden Bears Outshine Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center?

As the California Golden Bears prepare to face off against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from their recent performances. The upcoming clash on February 28 is poised to be a pivotal match in the season.

The Golden Bears have shown a commendable performance in their past games, with an impressive victory over Washington Huskies where they scored 82 points. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot 58 percent from two-point range and maintained a solid free throw percentage of 75. With an assist-turnover ratio of 1.08 and fast break points tallying up to 14, it's clear that when CAL is on form, they can dominate the court with swift transitions and effective ball distribution.

However, consistency has been a concern for CAL fans as seen in their game against Washington State Cougars where they fell short by scoring only 65 points and shooting at a lower field goal percentage of just 38 percent. Despite this setback, it's important to note that CAL still managed an impressive free throw accuracy of 80 percent during that game.

Defense will be key for CAL as they approach this critical game against COLO. In their last home game against UCLA Bruins, despite losing by one point with a final score of 60-61, CAL showcased resilience on defense with blocks and steals but struggled offensively shooting only at a rate of about 40 percent from both field goals and three-point attempts.

The Colorado Buffaloes will not make things easy for them; COLO has been known for its strong defensive plays which could challenge CAL's shooters. It will be crucial for players like Grant Anticevich and Matt Bradley to step up once again if they want to secure another win away from home.

Looking ahead towards February 28 at CU Events Center in Boulder, fans should expect an intense battle between these two teams. The Golden Bears must leverage their strengths – high-scoring offense when hot-shooting and aggressive defense – while addressing inconsistencies seen in previous games.

Fans can catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network starting at 5:00 PM local time (8:00 PM ET). Will California Golden Bears rise above or will Colorado Buffaloes defend their home court? Only time will tell as we await tip-off!