Colorado Buffaloes Set to Lock Horns with Boise State Broncos at UD Arena
As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face off against the Boise State Broncos, fans are looking ahead with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. The upcoming clash at UD Arena is not just another game; it's a battle that could define the Buffaloes' trajectory for the remainder of the season.
The recent performance of Colorado has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by both highs and lows. In their last outing on March 17, during the Pac-12 Championship against Oregon Ducks, they fell short by 7 points in a 75-68 defeat. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways: an impressive free throw percentage of 91 percent and a strong assist-turnover ratio of 1.23 indicate that when they control possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities from the line, they can be formidable opponents.
However, turnovers have been Colorado's Achilles' heel; in that same game against Oregon Ducks, they gave up possession 13 times. This is an area where discipline will be crucial if they hope to overcome Boise State.
Looking back further into their performance during the Pac-12 Semifinal on March 16 against Washington State Cougars shows COLO's resilience as they emerged victorious with a scoreline reading 58-52 in their favor. Their defense was particularly noteworthy as it forced WSU into committing an overwhelming number of turnovers (19), which translated into valuable points off turnovers for COLO.
In contrast to these mixed results stands their quarterfinal triumph over Utah Utes on March 15 where COLO showcased what can only be described as clinical execution – boasting a three-point shooting accuracy rate at an astonishingly high level – hitting half of their attempts from beyond the arc.
The Buffaloes must harness this same sharpshooting ability when facing BSU while also tightening up ball security to avoid giving away easy points through turnovers. They'll need every bit of focus and precision if they're going to outplay BSU who will undoubtedly have home-court advantage working in their favor.
BSU cannot be underestimated either; any team playing host comes with its own set of challenges for visitors. The Broncos will look to leverage this along with whatever strategies have served them well throughout their season thus far.
As we look forward toward what promises to be an enthralling encounter between these two teams, fans should mark their calendars for March 20th at UD Arena where tip-off is scheduled for precisely 7:10 PM MDT. Those unable or unwilling to make it there can catch all action live on truTV – ensuring not a single moment is missed from what could potentially become one of this season’s most talked-about games.