Buffaloes Stampede Over Sun Devils in Boulder Showdown

The Colorado Buffaloes and the Arizona State Sun Devils clashed at the CU Events Center, with the home team emerging victorious with an 82-70 scoreline. The Buffaloes' record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Sun Devils fall to 0-1.

In front of a spirited crowd of 7,109 spectators, the Colorado Buffaloes showcased their dominance on their home court. The team's offensive execution was particularly notable as they shot a remarkable 47 percent from the field across both halves. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also on display as they converted 40 percent of their three-point attempts into valuable points.

The Buffaloes' defense was equally commendable; they managed to block one shot and steal the ball seven times from their opponents. This defensive pressure contributed to a total of 17 points off turnovers for Colorado, highlighting their ability to capitalize on Arizona State's mistakes.

A key aspect of Colorado's game plan was getting to the free-throw line where they excelled by making an outstanding 90 percent of their shots. This accuracy played a significant role in extending their lead throughout the game.

On top of that, rebounding was a strong suit for Colorado as they outrebounded Arizona State by eight boards, ending with a total rebound count of 37 compared to Arizona State's 29. The Buffaloes were particularly effective defensively grabbing 28 rebounds on that end while adding four offensive rebounds which led to ten second-chance points.

Arizona State Sun Devils did put up a fight despite falling short in this encounter. They managed fast break points totaling twenty-two and scored forty points in paint demonstrating aggressive play inside. However, despite shooting over fifty percent from two-point range and making seven three-pointers at thirty-two percent accuracy, it wasn't enough against Colorado’s solid performance.

The next challenge for the Colorado Buffaloes will be against another conference rival as they host the Arizona Wildcats at CU Events Center located in Boulder, CO (zip code:80302). Fans can mark their calendars for February 10th when this matchup is scheduled for an evening tip-off at around eight o'clock local time (8:00 PM). Those unable to attend can catch all live action broadcasted nationally on ESPN channel number two hundred six.