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Showdown at CU Events Center: Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Tech Trailblazers in Men's Basketball

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to host the Utah Tech Trailblazers at the CU Events Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of men's basketball. The Buffaloes have been on a tear lately, and their recent performances suggest they're not about to slow down.


Utah Tech Trailblazers VS Colorado Buffaloes

Looking back at their previous games, the Buffaloes have shown a remarkable ability to dominate on both ends of the court. In their last outing on December 10 against Miami (FL) Hurricanes, they put up an impressive 90 points while holding their opponents to just 63. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot nearly 59 percent from the field and an astounding 70 percent from two-point range. The team also demonstrated exceptional ball movement with 28 assists and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 25 points off them.


Another notable performance came against Pepperdine Waves earlier in December when COLO scored a whopping 91 points. They were relentless in transition, racking up fast break points and maintaining high shooting percentages across the board – including over half of their three-point attempts finding the net.


However, it wasn't just offense where COLO shined; defensively, they've been stifling as well. Against Pepperdine Waves, they grabbed a total of 41 rebounds and had seven steals which contributed significantly to their victory margin.


The upcoming game against UTU is expected to follow this trend with COLO likely continuing its aggressive play style that has served them so well thus far. The Trailblazers will need more than just determination if they hope to upset COLO at home – it will take strategic execution and perhaps even catching COLO on an off night.


The Buffaloes' fans should expect another dominant performance given how well-rounded this team has proven itself to be. With such depth in scoring options and tenacity on defense, it's hard not seeing them extend their winning ways come game day.


Mark your calendars for December 22nd when these two teams clash under the lights of CU Events Center at Boulder – tip-off is scheduled for midnight UTC (5 PM Mountain Time). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network where you'll witness whether COLO can continue its march toward what could be one of its most successful seasons yet.

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