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Clash at HTC Center: Colorado Buffaloes Take on Texas A&M Aggies in Men's Basketball

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face off against the Texas A&M Aggies at HTC Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and performance will play a crucial role. The Buffaloes have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, with their latest games indicating areas of both strength and concern.


Dec 10, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) grabs a rebound in the first half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous game against the UMass Minutemen, the Buffaloes fell short by just three points, finishing with 63 points compared to UMass's 66. Despite this narrow loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, they dominated rebounds with 43 total rebounds and showed defensive prowess with seven steals. However, shooting accuracy was an issue as they only converted roughly 34 percent from the field and an underwhelming 24 percent from beyond the arc.


Looking back further to their match against Tennessee Volunteers at Bridgestone Arena reveals a more favorable outcome for Colorado. They secured a win with 78 points over Tennessee's 66. Their shooting improved significantly to approximately 44 percent field goal accuracy and they maintained strong defensive pressure with twelve steals.


However, consistency remains elusive for the Buffaloes as evidenced by another loss prior to that victory when they faced Grambling State Tigers. Scoring was not an issue in this high-scoring affair as they put up 74 points but allowed Grambling State to outscore them leading to an 83-74 defeat.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Colorado to capitalize on its rebounding ability and defensive tenacity while addressing shooting inconsistencies that have plagued them in past performances.


Fans can catch all the action on November 18th at HTC Center in Conway or tune into ESPNU channel number two hundred eight for live coverage starting at five PM Eastern Time.

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