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Colorado Buffaloes Dominate Washington State Cougars in Pac-12 Semifinal, KJ Simpson Shines

The Colorado Buffaloes are set to face off against the Washington State Cougars in a highly anticipated Pac-12 Semifinal matchup at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Both teams have shown great skill and determination throughout the season, but it is the Buffaloes who have emerged as the team to beat.


Jan 27, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars forward Jaylen Wells (0) shoots the ball against Washington State Cougars guard Parker Gerrits (10) in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Washington State won 78-69. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous three games, the Colorado Buffaloes have displayed exceptional performances from their players. One standout player for the Buffaloes has been KJ Simpson, who has consistently delivered impressive stats. In the last three games, Simpson has averaged 18 points, 6 assists, and 10 rebounds per game. His shooting percentages have been equally impressive, with a field goals percentage of 44%, a three-point percentage of 67%, and a two-point percentage of 30%. Simpson's contributions on both ends of the court have been crucial to the Buffaloes' success.


Another key player for Colorado is Tristan da Silva. In his last three games, da Silva has averaged 14 points, 1 assist, and 6 rebounds per game. He has shown great efficiency with a field goals percentage of 46% and a free throws percentage of 67%. Da Silva's ability to score consistently and contribute on the boards makes him a valuable asset for the Buffaloes.


Dec 31, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA;Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) blocks the shot of Colorado Buffaloes guard Harrison Carrington (31) in the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Luke O'Brien has also been instrumental in Colorado's recent victories. With an average of 7 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds per game in the last three matchups, O'Brien has proven himself as a reliable playmaker for his team. His shooting percentages have been solid as well, with a field goals percentage of 50% and a free throws percentage of 75%.


Looking at the overall performance of the Colorado Buffaloes over their last three games, they have shown great teamwork and efficiency. The team has averaged 69 points per game, with a field goals percentage of 46% and a three-point percentage of 33%. Their defense has been strong as well, with an average of 6 blocks and 4 steals per game.


Jan 22, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle during in the first half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

While the Buffaloes have been dominant, the Washington State Cougars cannot be underestimated. Players like Andrej Jakimovski and Rueben Chinyelu have displayed their skills on the court, contributing to their team's success. However, it will be a challenging task for the Cougars to overcome the Buffaloes' formidable lineup.


The upcoming Pac-12 Semifinal between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars promises to be an intense battle. The game is scheduled for March 15th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 1. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between two talented teams vying for a spot in the Pac-12 Championship game.

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