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Washington State Cougars Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Colorado Buffaloes

The Washington State Cougars are set to face off against the Colorado Buffaloes in an exciting Men's Basketball game at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. The game is scheduled for December 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM local time and will be broadcasted on the Pac-12 Network.


Jan 22, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Washington State Cougars forward DJ Rodman (11) shoots the ballin the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams have been performing well in their previous games, and this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest. Let's take a closer look at the top performers from both teams based on their statistics from the past three games.


For the Washington State Cougars, Andrej Jakimovski has been a standout player. In his last three games, Jakimovski has averaged 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist per game. His shooting percentages have been impressive as well, with a field goals percentage of 29% and a three-point percentage of 20%. Jaylen Wells has also made significant contributions with an average of 10 points and 5 rebounds per game.


Jan 22, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (13) shoots over Washington State Cougars forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) in the first half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side, the Colorado Buffaloes have seen strong performances from J'Vonne Hadley and Eddie Lampkin. Hadley has been a consistent scorer with an average of 14 points per game, while Lampkin has dominated the boards with an average of 9 rebounds per game. Julian Hammond has also been a key contributor with his excellent shooting percentages.


Looking at the overall team performance, both teams have shown strength in different areas. The Washington State Cougars have displayed solid rebounding skills with an average of 8 offensive rebounds per game. They have also shown great teamwork with an assists-turnover ratio of 1.5.


Jan 22, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Washington State Cougars forward DJ Rodman (11) shoots over Colorado Buffaloes guard Jalen Gabbidon (3)  in the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, the Colorado Buffaloes have excelled in shooting efficiency, boasting a field goals percentage of over 50% in their last three games. Their defensive efforts have been commendable as well, with an average of 5 steals per game.


As the game approaches, it will be interesting to see how these top performers continue to make an impact. The Washington State Cougars will rely on Jakimovski and Wells to lead the team's offense, while the Colorado Buffaloes will look to Hadley and Lampkin for scoring and rebounding.


In conclusion, the upcoming game between the Washington State Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes promises to be a thrilling matchup. Both teams have showcased their strengths in previous games, and it will be exciting to see who comes out on top. Fans can catch all the action on the Pac-12 Network as these talented teams battle it out on December 31st at 11:00 AM in Boulder, Colorado.

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