Cougars Set to Pounce on Buffaloes in Boulder Showdown
As the Washington State Cougars prepare to face off against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Cougars' recent performance has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but their upcoming game presents an opportunity to solidify their prowess on the court.
In their last outing on February 18 against the Arizona State Sun Devils, WSU showcased a dominant display of basketball, securing a commanding 73-46 victory. Their defensive prowess was evident as they racked up an impressive nine blocks and seven steals while committing only ten personal fouls. Offensively, they were just as formidable; with a three-point shooting percentage of 48 percent and overall field goal percentage standing at 41 percent. They also outrebounded their opponents by eight boards.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for WSU prior to that game. On February 17 against the Arizona Wildcats, they struggled with turnovers – giving up possession seventeen times – which translated into an underwhelming assist-to-turnover ratio of just 0.44. Despite this setback, there were still positives to be drawn from their resilience in points in paint where they scored 26 points.
The Cougars will need to channel the energy from their victory over ASU rather than dwell on past mistakes when they play COLO. The Buffaloes will not make it easy for them; however, given that WSU's three-point shooting has been hot recently – especially notable was their stellar performance from beyond the arc against Stanford on February 11 where they shot an incredible 54 percent – this could be a key factor in overcoming COLO's home-court advantage.
It is essential for WSU to maintain control of the ball and improve upon their assist-to-turnover ratio which stood at a solid 1.7 during their triumph over ASU if they wish to emerge victorious once more.
The scheduled game is set for March 2nd at noon local time in Boulder's CU Events Center. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into coverage available through local sports networks or streaming platforms offering live broadcasts of college basketball games.