As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter at MVP Arena. The Buffaloes, coming off a decisive victory over Kansas State Wildcats with a score of 63-50 on March 24, are looking to carry that momentum into their next game.

Mar 24, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball against Colorado Buffaloes guard Kindyll Wetta (15) in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The previous matchup saw the Buffaloes dominate in various aspects of the game. Their defense was particularly impressive, as they managed 17 steals and held the Wildcats to just 50 points. Offensively, they were just as potent, scoring 16 fast break points and maintaining an assist-turnover ratio of 0.93. Despite shooting only 35 percent from the field and 25 percent from beyond the arc, their tenacity on defense and ability to capitalize on turnovers played a significant role in their victory.

In contrast, when examining their performance against Drake Bulldogs earlier in the tournament where they scored an astounding 86 points—54 of which came from inside the paint—it's clear that when COLO finds its rhythm offensively, they can be unstoppable. They shot an impressive 55 percent from field goals and an even more remarkable 41 percent from three-point range during that game.

Mar 24, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Tameiya Sadler (2) shoots the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) and forward Addison O'Grady (44) in the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

However, it's not just about offense for COLO; their defensive prowess cannot be overlooked either. Against Oregon State Beavers on March 7th despite losing with a scoreline of 79-85 after two overtimes—their resilience was evident as they forced overtime after being down early in regulation time.

The upcoming clash against IOWA will test both teams' mettle but given COLO's recent form; it would not be surprising if they emerged victorious once again. The key for COLO will be maintaining their aggressive defense while finding consistency in shooting that has sometimes eluded them this season.

Mar 24, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; A general overall view of Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa Hawkeyes should not be underestimated though; any team making it this far has proven its worth time and again throughout the season. It will undoubtedly require a full team effort for Colorado Buffaloes to secure another win and advance further into what has already been an exciting tournament run.

Fans eager to support Colorado Buffaloes can catch all action live at MVP Arena or tune into ABC at precisely half-past one PM MDT on March 30th for what is shaping up to be another memorable chapter in college basketball history.

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