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Clash at Alaska Airlines Arena: Colorado Buffaloes Set to Face Washington Huskies

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to take on the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena, fans can expect a game where recent trends and statistics will play a significant role. The Buffaloes have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings, indicating an unpredictable yet potentially thrilling encounter.


Dec 10, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) celebrates after the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes call a timeout in the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Arizona State Sun Devils, the Buffaloes narrowly missed victory with a one-point deficit, ending at 59 points compared to the Sun Devils' 60. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their three-point shooting percentage was impressive at around 39 percent. However, turnovers were a concern as they totaled 20 for that game.


Looking back further to their match-up with Yale Bulldogs, the Buffaloes secured a win with 65 points over Yale's 62. Their field goal percentage was better than in subsequent games at approximately 42 percent and free throw accuracy stood out at about 69 percent. They also managed to keep turnovers lower at eight for that game.


However, when visiting Boise State Broncos earlier in November, they faced another defeat scoring only 55 points against Boise State's 68. In that contest, both field goal and three-point percentages were areas of struggle for Colorado; shooting roughly around just under half from two-point range and only making four out of twenty attempted three-pointers.


The upcoming match is crucial for Colorado as they aim to bounce back from these fluctuating performances. Fans should watch closely how well they manage ball possession and whether they can capitalize on their ability to shoot from beyond the arc while improving their overall field goal percentage.


The scheduled clash between Colorado Buffaloes and Washington Huskies is set for December 4th at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. The action will unfold live on Pac-12 Network starting from local time (UTC). Fans are encouraged not to miss what promises to be an engaging battle on court as both teams vie for dominance.

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