As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face off against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of strong performances. The Buffaloes have shown a mix of resilience and dominance in their last few games, which should serve them well in this upcoming contest.

$Jan 19, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Jaylyn Sherrod (00) drives to the net in the first quarter against the UCLA Bruins at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports \v11$

In their most recent game against Oregon State Beavers, despite being outscored in three out of four quarters and trailing by six points overall, Colorado's defense was tenacious with 12 steals and a solid assist-to-turnover ratio. However, they'll need to improve on their 37 percent field goal shooting and 57 percent free throw accuracy if they want to secure a victory away from home.

The previous game saw an impressive display from Colorado as they routed the Oregon Ducks with a commanding 90 points. Their offense was firing on all cylinders with a remarkable 52 percent field goal percentage and an even more impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.57. This level of offensive efficiency could be pivotal against UCLA.

$Jan 19, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Jaylyn Sherrod (00) shoots the ball in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports \v11$

A week earlier, playing away against Washington Huskies, Colorado showcased both offensive prowess (58 percent field goal shooting) and defensive solidity (41 total rebounds). Their ability to control the paint was evident as they scored nearly half of their points there.

The Buffaloes' performance trends suggest that when they're hot offensively, coupled with aggressive defense leading to turnovers and fast-break opportunities, they can be unstoppable. However, consistency will be key as any lapses could prove costly against a formidable opponent like UCLA.

$Jan 19, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (23) passes the ball over Colorado Buffaloes guard Jaylyn Sherrod (00) during the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports \v11$

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on February 27th at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles or tune in for coverage starting at 7:00 PM Mountain Time (6:00 PM Pacific Time).

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