Buffaloes Stampede Past Bulldogs in Bramlage Coliseum Showdown
The Colorado Buffaloes, ranked 17th, showcased their dominance on the court with an impressive 86-72 victory over the unranked Drake Bulldogs. The Buffaloes' record now stands at a formidable 17-5, while the Bulldogs fall to a less stellar 14-8.
From tip-off at Bramlage Coliseum, the Buffaloes set a vigorous pace. They outscored the Bulldogs in three of four quarters, starting strong with a 24-point opening and closing with a decisive 15-point final quarter. The home team's offensive execution was clinical; they shot an impressive 55 percent from the field and maintained a solid 60 percent success rate on two-point attempts.
The Buffaloes' prowess inside was particularly notable as they racked up an astounding 54 points in paint compared to Drake's respectable but lower tally of 32. This inside dominance was complemented by their ability to convert turnovers into points; Colorado capitalized on every opportunity, scoring 32 points off turnovers.
On defense, Colorado wasn't as dominant in blocking shots but still managed to put up two blocks for the game. However, their seven steals contributed significantly to disrupting Drake's flow on offense. Moreover, rebounding was clearly controlled by Colorado who gathered an overwhelming total of 39 rebounds - including both defensive (22) and offensive (12) boards - dwarfing Drake's total rebound count of just half that number.
Drake did not go down without showing flashes of resistance though; they made nine three-pointers at a decent clip of about forty-one percent from beyond the arc and were persistent defensively with six blocks and fourteen steals which kept them competitive throughout most parts of the game.
Colorado also displayed better teamwork with twenty assists leading to scores versus eighteen by Drake. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood slightly higher than that of their opponents', indicating more efficient ball handling under pressure.
As fans look forward to future games, attention turns towards another challenging matchup for Colorado Buffaloes against Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan. Scheduled for March twenty-fourth at noon Central Time Zone (CT), fans can catch all live action as it unfolds on official broadcast channels.