Buffaloes to Battle Grambling State Tigers at CU Events Center

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to host the Grambling State Tigers at the CU Events Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a captivating showdown. The Buffaloes have been on a rollercoaster this season, but their recent performance suggests they're hitting their stride at just the right time.

In their last game on November 7 against Towson Tigers, COLO demonstrated an impressive offensive display, putting up 75 points and shooting an outstanding 52 percent from the field. Their defense was equally imposing with 6 blocks and a total of 38 rebounds. This kind of all-around performance is exactly what will be needed when they face GRAM.

The Tigers are not to be underestimated though. Despite coming in as underdogs, they have shown that they can put up a fight against formidable opponents. However, looking at past performances including COLO's commanding victory over Seton Hall Pirates on March 15 where they edged out with a one-point win despite shooting only 39 percent from the field shows that grit and determination can often tip the scales in favor of Colorado.

One area where COLO has excelled is in their assists-turnover ratio which stood at an impressive 1.4 against Towson compared to GRAM's lower ratio in recent games. This indicates better ball control and more fluid offense from Colorado which could prove pivotal in tight situations.

Another aspect that could play into COLO's hands is their three-point shooting accuracy which was an incredible 47 percent during their last outing. If they can maintain this level of precision from beyond the arc while keeping up their defensive intensity, it will take some serious effort from GRAM to keep pace.

The Buffaloes also seem to thrive off home support; playing at CU Events Center has given them an edge as seen by higher attendance figures compared to away games for opposing teams like GRAM who may not be accustomed to such environments.

With all eyes on November 11th’s game scheduled for an evening tip-off at Boulder’s own CU Events Center, fans should expect nothing less than full-throttle basketball action. The Buffaloes look poised for another strong showing if they stick to their strengths – high energy defense coupled with efficient scoring runs.

For those unable or unwilling to miss this clash of titans live, tune into Pac-12 Network where you'll catch every dribble and dunk as it happens starting at 8:00 PM local time (Mountain Time Zone).