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Buffaloes Stampede to Los Angeles: A Showdown at Galen Center

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face off against the USC Trojans at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The Buffaloes have been showcasing a strong offensive game, with recent victories highlighting their ability to dominate on the court.


Feb 23, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; USC Trojans forward Kobe Johnson (0) and forward Joshua Morgan (24) defend on Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O'Brien (0) in the first half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against Utah Tech's Trailblazers, the Buffaloes put up an astounding 98 points, outshining their opponents by a significant margin. Their shooting was particularly effective; they boasted a field goal percentage of 57 and were successful on half of their three-point attempts. This scoring prowess was complemented by an impressive assists turnover ratio of 1.33 and a total rebound count of 44, indicating both strategic ball movement and control under the basket.


The trend continued in an earlier matchup with Northern Colorado's Bears where Colorado again excelled offensively, scoring 90 points with a field goal percentage of 49 and sinking 85 percent from the free-throw line. Their fast break points stood out at 19, showing that they can capitalize quickly on turnovers.


Feb 23, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; USC Trojans forward Joshua Morgan (24) pulls in a rebound in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Even when playing away from home against Miami's Hurricanes—a ranked team—the Buffaloes managed to secure victory with another high-scoring game (90 points), while maintaining high efficiency in shooting (59 percent for field goals) and assists turnover ratio (2.15).


As they head into enemy territory at USC's home court, it will be crucial for Colorado to maintain this level of execution. The Galen Center is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into USC’s favor; however, if recent performances are any indication, the Buffaloes seem well-equipped to handle pressure.


Feb 23, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Nique Clifford (32) shoots the ball in the first half against the USC Trojans at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN2 channel 209 or attend in person on February 18th at Galen Center in Los Angeles where tip-off is scheduled for February 18th at what corresponds to be late night or early morning hours depending on your time zone perspective – specifically at midnight Mountain Time or shortly thereafter based on conversion from UTC time provided.

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