Buffaloes Outlast Trojans in Double Overtime Showdown at Galen Center
In a game that tested the endurance and skill of both teams, the Colorado Buffaloes emerged victorious over the USC Trojans with a final score of 92-89. The Buffaloes' record now stands at an impressive 21-4, while the Trojans fall to a respectable 17-8. The intense matchup saw both teams push through two overtimes before the Buffaloes could secure their win.
The Galen Center in Los Angeles set the stage for this conference game, where fans witnessed an epic battle that included 14 lead changes and was tied five times. The Colorado Buffaloes showcased their resilience and teamwork, overcoming challenges to clinch this hard-fought victory.
The Buffaloes' offense was firing on all cylinders as they shot an efficient 52 percent from the field and an impressive 45 percent from beyond the arc. Their free throw shooting was also crucial in tight moments, making 21 out of their 29 attempts which rounded up to a solid 72 percent completion rate. Dominating inside, they racked up a significant number of points in paint with a total of 40.
On defense, Colorado made sure to leave its mark with five steals and two blocks while hauling down an overwhelming total of 48 rebounds—31 defensive and an additional offensive contribution of eleven boards which led to second-chance opportunities resulting in seventeen points.
The team's distribution was notable as well; fifteen assists were recorded throughout this grueling contest. However, ball security proved challenging for Colorado as they turned it over twenty-one times but managed to capitalize on turnovers by adding fourteen points off these opportunities.
In contrast, despite falling short on home turf, the USC Trojans put up a valiant fight. They registered higher fast break points than their opponents with fourteen but couldn't match Colorado's rebounding prowess only managing twenty-five rebounds throughout the game. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood out at nearly three thanks to twenty-two assists against nine turnovers—a testament to their playmaking abilities even though it wasn't enough for victory.
As fans look ahead after this nail-biting encounter between conference rivals, attention turns back home where future games await. The next challenge for the Colorado Buffaloes will be against Utah Utes at CU Events Center located in Boulder on February 24th at precisely seven o'clock PM Mountain Time (MT). Followers can catch all live action broadcasted by Pac-12 Network ensuring not a moment is missed from what promises another exciting college basketball showcase.