Colorado Buffaloes Set to Host USC Trojans at CU Events Center in Boulder
As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to welcome the USC Trojans to the CU Events Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Buffaloes, coming off an impressive performance against Northern Colorado on December 21st, where they dominated with a score of 78-56, are looking to continue their winning streak.
The Buffaloes' recent form has been nothing short of spectacular. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, as evidenced by their commanding victory over Texas-Arlington Mavericks on December 5th with a high-scoring game that ended at 95-74. The team's shooting accuracy was remarkable; they shot over 50 percent from two-point range and an impressive 41 percent from beyond the arc.
Defensively, Colorado has shown that they can be just as formidable. In their game against Air Force Falcons on December 2nd, they held their opponents to just 58 points while racking up five blocks and six steals themselves. This defensive prowess will be crucial when facing the Trojans who are known for their aggressive play style.
One area where COLO could capitalize is turnovers; in previous games, they have consistently outperformed their opponents in points off turnovers. Against Northern Colorado Bears alone, COLO scored a staggering 32 points off turnovers compared to Bears' mere 14.
The USC Trojans will certainly pose a challenge for COLO but given the home advantage and current momentum of the Buffaloes squad led by Coach JR Payne’s strategic acumen and player execution on court – it's hard not to lean towards another win for them.
Looking ahead at this matchup between these two competitive teams – one thing is clear: if COLO maintains its offensive efficiency and tight defense while capitalizing on turnovers as it did in past games – fans can expect another exhilarating victory at home.
Mark your calendars for January 21st when these two teams clash at CU Events Center in Boulder at 2:00 PM local time (MT). Fans unable or preferring not attend can follow live updates or watch post-game highlights through various sports networks dedicated coverage of women's college basketball.