Oregon Ducks Set to Clash with Colorado Buffaloes at Matthew Knight Arena
As the Oregon Ducks prepare to host the Colorado Buffaloes at Matthew Knight Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent form. The Ducks have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, which could make for an unpredictable showdown.
In their last game against the California Golden Bears, the Ducks fell short by five points, scoring 64 against the Bears' 69. Despite a strong free throw performance with an impressive 87 percent completion rate, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 22 percent of their three-point attempts. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was low at 0.56, indicating potential issues in ball handling and distribution.
However, looking back two games ago against Stanford's Cardinal, Oregon demonstrated what they're capable of when things click. They notched up a win with a score of 78-65 and showcased efficient shooting both from two-point range (51 percent) and three-point range (48 percent). Their assists were high at 19 with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.38 – a stark contrast to their performance against California.
The game prior to that saw them edge out Oregon State's Beavers by just two points in a close contest that ended 60-58 for the Ducks. They excelled inside with points in paint contributing significantly to their score and dominated on offensive rebounds.
As they face off against Colorado Buffaloes next game on March 7th at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, it will be crucial for Oregon to capitalize on home-court advantage and find consistency in their playmaking and shooting efficiency.
Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN Networks or attend it personally as these conference rivals battle it out starting at 10:00 AM local time (Pacific Time Zone).