Clash at CU Events Center: Colorado Buffaloes Prepare to Host Colorado State Rams
As the Colorado Buffaloes gear up to host the Colorado State Rams at the CU Events Center in Boulder, fans are anticipating a riveting encounter. The Buffaloes have had a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings, showing both resilience and areas for improvement.
In their last game against the Washington Huskies, despite a strong start with 26 points in the first half and an overall 50 percent success rate on two-point attempts, they fell short with a final score of 63-73. The team's free throw performance was notably lackluster at 46 percent, which could have been decisive in such close contests.
Prior to that, they faced off against Arizona State Sun Devils at home. It was a nail-biter where they narrowly lost by one point (59-60). Their three-point shooting was impressive at approximately 39 percent; however, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 20 times.
The game before saw them secure a victory over Yale Bulldogs with better control over turnovers (only eight) and an improved free throw percentage of approximately 69 percent. They managed to maintain their lead throughout the game and clinched it with a final score of 65-62.
Analyzing these trends suggests that while the Buffaloes can be potent offensively – especially from inside the paint – consistency from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line is crucial. Minimizing turnovers will also be key against an undoubtedly competitive Rams side.
The CU Events Center has been witness to both triumphs and setbacks this season; its altitude often plays into fatigue factors for visiting teams not accustomed to it. With home-court advantage on their side this time around, fans hope for another display of tenacity from their team.
Mark your calendars for December 9th when these intrastate rivals tip-off under national spotlight on ESPN2. Tip-off is scheduled for December 9th at CU Events Center in Boulder; fans can catch all action live on ESPN2 starting from local time zone hours corresponding to GMT+00:00.