Colorado Buffaloes Face Oregon State Beavers in Women's Basketball at Michelob ULTRA Arena
As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to take on the Oregon State Beavers in women's basketball, fans are gearing up for an exciting match at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. The upcoming game is a chance for the Buffaloes to showcase their skills and build upon their performance from the previous season.
Last season, Colorado demonstrated a solid foundation with a field goal percentage of 44 and a free throw percentage of 77. Their true shooting percentage stood at 50, indicating efficient scoring when accounting for two-pointers, three-pointers, and free throws combined. However, there is room for improvement beyond the arc as they only managed a three-point shooting percentage of 21.
The team averaged 74 points per game with contributions across the board: averaging 16 assists reflects good ball movement while pulling down an average of 31 rebounds shows tenacity on both ends of the court. Defensively, they were active with an average of eight steals and four blocks per game but will need to watch their personal fouls which averaged at twenty per game.
Turnovers were kept relatively low at eight per game – maintaining this will be crucial against Oregon State. The Buffaloes' field goal efficiency was highlighted by making an average of thirty shots from within the arc out of fifty-six attempts (two-points made/two-points attempted), showing strength in close-range play.
Playing at home should give Colorado an edge as they feed off their fans' energy in familiar surroundings. The venue has been known to create an electrifying atmosphere that can rattle visiting teams while boosting home team morale.
Fans can expect Colorado to leverage their strong inside scoring while working on extending their range beyond the perimeter. Maintaining defensive pressure without committing excessive fouls will be key to controlling Oregon State's offensive efforts.
The action unfolds on March 3rd at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Tip-off is scheduled for March 3rd at 4:30 AM UTC (March 2nd local time). Fans eager not to miss any moment can catch live coverage on Pac-12 Network.