Clash at CU Events Center: Colorado Buffaloes to Host Colorado State Rams

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to host the Colorado State Rams at the CU Events Center, fans are eager for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Buffaloes have shown a pattern of resilience and strategic play that could be pivotal in their upcoming game scheduled for December 9th.

Looking back at the Buffaloes' performance on December 4th against the Washington Huskies, despite falling short with a score of 63-73, there were notable strengths in their gameplay. They dominated points in the paint with 42 points and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 17 points off them. However, they struggled from the free-throw line with only a 46 percent success rate and from beyond the arc at a mere 29 percent.

In contrast, during their home game against Arizona State Sun Devils on December 2nd, COLO showcased defensive prowess with six blocks and managed an impressive rebound count of 47. Yet again though, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession twenty times which contributed to their narrow loss of 59-60.

The most recent victory for COLO came against Yale Bulldogs on November 27th where they won by three points. Their field goal percentage was better than previous games at around 42 percent but still leaves room for improvement especially from three-point range where they only shot at about a rate of twenty-two percent.

What stands out is COLO's ability to control rebounds and use size advantage effectively in scoring within close range. To secure victory over CSU, it will be crucial for them to maintain this inside dominance while also tightening up ball security and improving shooting accuracy from all spots on the floor.

CSU comes into this match-up as worthy opponents who will challenge every facet of COLO's game plan. The Rams have been known for their aggressive defense which could disrupt COLO's offensive rhythm if not addressed properly through strategic ball movement and shot selection.

The upcoming battle between these two teams is more than just another game; it’s an opportunity for COLO to refine its strategy under pressure situations before heading deeper into conference play. Fans should expect intense competition where every possession counts and both teams fight tirelessly until the final buzzer sounds.

The anticipation builds as tip-off approaches on December 9th at CU Events Center in Boulder; fans can catch all live action starting at 9:00 PM EST on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine.