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Can the Buffaloes Stampede Past Wildcats at McKale Center?

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face off against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent winning momentum. The Buffaloes have been on a roll, showcasing a robust offense and solid defense in their past games.


Feb 18, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Courtney Ramey (0) dribbles down the court against Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Washington State Cougars, Colorado emerged victorious with 74 points against 67. Their field goal percentage was an impressive 50 percent, and they excelled at free throws, hitting 85 percent of them. This offensive efficiency was complemented by a strong defensive performance that included four steals and two blocks.


The subsequent game saw the Buffaloes outmaneuvering the Washington Huskies with a score of 73 to 69. The team's rebounding prowess was on full display as they grabbed an astounding total of 49 rebounds – contributing significantly to their victory despite committing more turnovers than assists.


Feb 18, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) shoots a basket against Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O'Brien (0) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

Most recently, Colorado dominated Utah Tech Trailblazers in a high-scoring affair that ended at an impressive 98 to 71 in favor of the Buffaloes. They shot exceptionally well from both inside and beyond the arc – achieving a field goal percentage of 57 percent and three-point percentage of 50 percent respectively. Their dominance in points in paint (48) and second-chance points (21) highlighted their aggressive playstyle.


These trends suggest that Colorado is finding its rhythm both offensively and defensively as they head into enemy territory at McKale Center. However, playing away from home always poses additional challenges; crowd energy can fuel home teams like Arizona Wildcats who will be looking for any advantage they can get.


Feb 18, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) blocks a shot against Colorado Buffaloes guard Nique Clifford (32) during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should expect an intense matchup where Colorado will need to maintain its offensive efficiency while managing turnovers better than previous games if they wish to secure another win on this streak.


Catch all the action live on ESPN channel number 206 on January 5th at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona; tip-off is scheduled for local venue time which aligns with US Mountain Time Zone.

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