Colorado Buffaloes' Overtime Battle Ends in Narrow Defeat to Oregon State Beavers

In a fiercely contested Pac-12 quarterfinal, the Colorado Buffaloes fell just short against the Oregon State Beavers with a final score of 85-79. The Buffaloes, ranked 18th, now hold a record of 0-1 in the tournament while the 13th-ranked Beavers advanced with a record of 1-0.

The game at MGM Grand Garden Arena was an intense affair with both teams pushing each other to their limits. The Buffaloes started strong, outscoring the Beavers 17-10 in the first quarter. However, they faced challenges in the second and fourth quarters where they only managed to put up 8 points each time. Despite these setbacks, Colorado showed resilience by forcing two overtimes after ending regulation tied at 61 points apiece.

Colorado's performance was marked by solid shooting from beyond the arc where they hit seven three-pointers at an impressive rate of forty-seven percent accuracy. Their free throw shooting was also commendable as they made fourteen out of nineteen attempts for seventy-four percent efficiency.

The Buffaloes' defense managed to block two shots and steal seven times from their opponents but struggled on rebounds against a more dominant Oregon State side that collected forty-seven compared to Colorado's thirty-seven total rebounds. In terms of ball handling, Colorado had thirteen turnovers but compensated with sixteen assists which resulted in an assists turnover ratio of about one point two-three.

Oregon State's home court advantage might have played into their hands as they made critical plays when it mattered most. They were particularly effective inside, scoring forty-four points in paint and converting twenty-six out of fifty-three two-point attempts for forty-nine percent success rate.

As fans look forward to future games, it is clear that despite this loss, there are positive takeaways for the Buffaloes including their ability to push higher-ranked teams into overtime battles and maintain high shooting percentages under pressure. Fans can catch future broadcasts as Colorado continues its quest through the season on various sports networks and platforms.