Clash at Galen Center: USC Trojans Prepare to Host Colorado Buffaloes

As the USC Trojans gear up to host the Colorado Buffaloes at the Galen Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming matchup is poised to be a pivotal moment for the Trojans, who have shown both flashes of brilliance and areas in need of improvement in their recent outings.

The last game for USC on January 6 against UCLA Bruins was a nail-biter that ended with a narrow two-point deficit, 58-60. Despite shooting an impressive 59 percent from inside the arc and 47 percent overall from the field, it was their three-point shooting that let them down – converting only 19 percent from downtown. With ten turnovers and an even assists-to-turnover ratio, it's clear that ball security and shot selection will be critical areas for focus if they want to secure a win against Colorado.

In stark contrast stands their performance on December 31 against Washington Huskies where they dominated with an 80-67 victory. Their defensive prowess shone through with ten blocks and eight steals while maintaining strong offensive momentum by scoring 40 points in paint and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities.

However, consistency is key, as evidenced by their January 1 loss to Washington State Cougars where despite scoring more points than in any other recent game (71), they allowed too many turnovers (11) which translated into easy points for WSU.

The Buffaloes are not to be underestimated; they bring their own set of challenges to every game. However, based on past performances, if USC can harness their defensive energy while tightening up ball handling and outside shooting accuracy, there's every reason to believe they can come out on top.

Fans should mark their calendars for January 13 at Galen Center where tip-off is scheduled at 6:00 PM local time. The action will unfold live on Pac-12 Network – this is one you won't want to miss!