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The Colorado Buffaloes (15-7, 7-3) look to stay near the top of the Pac-12 standings when they host the Oregon Ducks (16-6, 7-3).
The Colorado Buffaloes have been one of the true surprises in the unpredictable Pac-12. Despite not having one guy that can really take over the game, the Buffs have taken advantage of great balance and a difficult home court atmosphere. In the final game before a key three-game road trip, the Buffs will look to maintain their unbeaten home record in Pac-12 play when they host the Oregon Ducks.
After splitting in Los Angeles against USC and UCLA, the Buffs returned home and delivered a dominant performance in their 82-60 win over Oregon St. Carlon Brown is the primary offensive option for Colorado, as he is averaging a team-high 13 ppg. Andre Roberson is one of the most versatile athletes in the Pac-12 and has made a huge impact on the boards for Colorado. Roberson is averaging 11.3 ppg and 11.2 rpg and has recorded a double-double in three straight games.
Oregon enters this game having won five of its last six, including a road sweep of the Arizona schools. Devoe Joseph, who transferred into the program from Minnesota,is averaging a team-high 15.7 ppg and is shooting nearly 45% from behind the arc.
Game Time/Date: 7 p.m. (MST)/ Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Location: Coors Event Center, Boulder, CO.
Television: Root Sports
For more analysis, commentary and discussion on the Colorado Buffaloes, drop by the Buffs blog The Ralphie Report. And check out the SB Nation College Basketball news hub for more updates around the NCAA basketball scene.
The Colorado Buffaloes and Oregon Ducks are scheduled to play at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, February 4th at 7 p.m. MT, but the weather is not cooperating. Oregon's Friday flight to Denver has been cancelled due to snow, and now the Ducks are unsure when they will reach Boulder, according to Tom Kensler of the Denver Post. The Ducks and Buffaloes are in a three-way tie with the California Golden Bears for second place in the Pac-12 standings, so when Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle heard the news, he cracked a smile and responded by saying "I hope they get here at 6:45."
The snow has also created problems for Oregon State, who lost 82-60 against Colorado on Thursday night, but now are struggling to find a flight out of Colorado to make their Saturday meeting with the Utah Utes.
For more analysis, commentary and discussion on the Colorado Buffaloes, drop by the Buffs blog The Ralphie Report. And check out the SB Nation College Basketball news hub for more updates around the NCAA basketball scene.
Colorado Vs. Oregon Recap: Nate Tomlinson Lands Last Second Free Throw, Buffaloes Win 72-71
Senior G Nate Tomlinson only scored 6 points all game, but the final one counted the most as his last-second free throw led to a 72-71 comeback win for the Colorado Buffaloes (16-7, 8-3) over the Oregon Ducks (16-7, 7-4).
At halftime, the Buffaloes were looking for a comeback as the Ducks had slowly built a 37-33 lead. But the steady-shooting Buffs managed a 9-point run early in the second half, putting them up 50-46 with about 12 minutes remaining. From there, the game went back and forth as both teams jockeyed for the lead.
With only seconds remaining, Ducks forward E.J. Singler fouled Tomlinson, who missed his first free throw and nailed his second, securing the Colorado victory. The Buffs were led on offense by G Spencer Dinwiddie (16 pts) and G Askia Booker (17 pts), while F Andre Roberson watched the boards, collecting 11 rebounds.
For more analysis, commentary and discussion on the Colorado Buffaloes, drop by the Buffs blog The Ralphie Report. And check out the SB Nation College Basketball news hub for more updates around the NCAA basketball scene.
Feb 04 9:50p by Bradley Woodrum