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Buffaloes Set to Battle Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in High-Stakes Showdown

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face off against the UCLA Bruins, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the iconic Pauley Pavilion. The Buffaloes have been on an impressive run, showcasing a potent offense that has consistently outperformed their opponents.


Jan 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Colorado Buffaloes guard Javon Ruffin (11) shoots the ball during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

In their recent games, the Buffaloes have demonstrated remarkable scoring ability. Their last game against Utah Tech's Trailblazers ended with a staggering 98 points on the board for Colorado, significantly higher than their opponent's 71. Notably, they shot an impressive 57 percent from the field and an even more striking 60 percent from two-point range. Their free-throw accuracy was also commendable at 76 percent.


The team's performance against Northern Colorado Bears was equally dominant with a final score of 90-68 in favor of Colorado. They maintained high shooting efficiency with a field goal percentage of 49 and excelled in points in paint totaling 50 points which underscored their ability to penetrate defenses effectively.


Jan 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins guard Tyger Campbell (10) passes the ball against Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O'Brien (0) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Furthermore, during an away game against Miami (FL) Hurricanes ranked number fifteen at that time, Colorado emerged victorious with a scoreline of 90-63. This victory was underpinned by an outstanding two-point shooting percentage of 70 and overall field goal percentage standing at nearly sixty percent.


Colorado's statistical trends suggest they are not just winning but doing so through efficient shooting and strong playmaking as evidenced by high assists turnover ratios seen in these games - peaking at over two assists per turnover against Miami (FL).


Jan 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) shoots the ball against Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (13) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

However, playing away from home presents its own set of challenges as they head into UCLA territory. The Bruins will have home-court advantage which can be significant given fan support and familiarity with playing conditions.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for February sixteenth at two o'clock AM Eastern Time on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine. As both teams gear up for this clash, it is clear that if Colorado maintains its offensive prowess and continues to capitalize on turnovers while managing pressure from UCLA’s home crowd support – we could witness another commanding performance by the Buffaloes.

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