After a brief stint in the AP top 25, the Buffs fell out after a demoralizing loss at home to unranked USC. Colorado picked up a huge overtime win against UCLA prior and really should still be ranked. The Buffs have beaten current #22 Arizona, #14 UCLA, and #7 Utah, proving that they can win big games and the USC game was an outlier.
#25 Colorado vs. #8 UCLA
This past weekend the Buffs were part of an electric showdown in Boulder against a very good UCLA team. They got out to a slow start as they looked to take down the #8 overall team for the second time this year. The Buffs and Bruins traded punches throughout the first half, leading to a 33-28 deficit at the break. The Buffs got cooking in the third with the help of Frida Formann who had been struggling in the first half. After going 1-for-8 in the first half, she hit two big threes to pull the Buffs within one. Formann finished 3-for-15 from the field but her timely threes gave the Buffs important momentum. The Buffs outscored UCLA 45-37 down the stretch and into overtime. After an intense back and forth, the Buffs found themselves tied at 70 with 42 seconds remaining in the game. It wouldn’t be until the final seconds that the Buffs iced the game when Kindyll Wetta drained her first-ever game-winner with two seconds left. Wetta had ice in her veins as she nailed her only three-point attempt of the night. Colorado held onto the lead, winning by a final score of 73-70. The Buffs have proven their ability to beat talented teams nationwide, showing that they are one of the top teams themselves.
Key Players
Kindyll Wetta - 13 PTS | 6-for-7 FG | 1-for-1 3PT FG | 6 AST
Jaylyn Sherrod - 20 PTS | 7-for-14 FG | 6 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK
Quay Miller - 18 PTS | 7-for-14 FG | 12 REB
Aaronette Vonleh - 11 PTS | 5-for-11 FG | 5 PFs(Fouled out in first minute of OT)
#25 Colorado vs. USC
Having beaten the Bruins in an OT thriller a couple of days prior, the Buffs shifted their focus to a strong USC team. USC had the Buffs' number all night as they dominated Colorado on their home court. Things started out well for the Buffs, as they jumped out to a 21-17 lead midway through the second quarter. Things quickly went south at this point, as the Buffs found themselves trailing USC by a deflating score of 35-23 halfway through the third. The Trojans continued their route of Colorado and didn’t look back. They led by as much as 19 points and never found themselves trailing after the half. The Buffs were not themselves on Sunday and it showed through the 17-point loss at home. The Buffs fell victim to the trap game after beating #8 UCLA. They struggled with execution all game and As long as they recover with strong games in Oregon this week, the Buffs will be fine.
Key Players
Quay Miller - 13 PTS | 5-for-10 FG | 11 REB
Aaronette Vonleh - 16 PTS | 7-for-13 FG
Up Next
Colorado @ Oregon - Friday 2/3 | 8:00 PM MT
Colorado @ Oregon State - Sunday 2/5 | 1:00 PM MT
#25 Colorado vs. #8 UCLA
This past weekend the Buffs were part of an electric showdown in Boulder against a very good UCLA team. They got out to a slow start as they looked to take down the #8 overall team for the second time this year. The Buffs and Bruins traded punches throughout the first half, leading to a 33-28 deficit at the break. The Buffs got cooking in the third with the help of Frida Formann who had been struggling in the first half. After going 1-for-8 in the first half, she hit two big threes to pull the Buffs within one. Formann finished 3-for-15 from the field but her timely threes gave the Buffs important momentum. The Buffs outscored UCLA 45-37 down the stretch and into overtime. After an intense back and forth, the Buffs found themselves tied at 70 with 42 seconds remaining in the game. It wouldn’t be until the final seconds that the Buffs iced the game when Kindyll Wetta drained her first-ever game-winner with two seconds left. Wetta had ice in her veins as she nailed her only three-point attempt of the night. Colorado held onto the lead, winning by a final score of 73-70. The Buffs have proven their ability to beat talented teams nationwide, showing that they are one of the top teams themselves.
Key Players
Kindyll Wetta - 13 PTS | 6-for-7 FG | 1-for-1 3PT FG | 6 AST
Jaylyn Sherrod - 20 PTS | 7-for-14 FG | 6 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK
Quay Miller - 18 PTS | 7-for-14 FG | 12 REB
Aaronette Vonleh - 11 PTS | 5-for-11 FG | 5 PFs(Fouled out in first minute of OT)
#25 Colorado vs. USC
Having beaten the Bruins in an OT thriller a couple of days prior, the Buffs shifted their focus to a strong USC team. USC had the Buffs' number all night as they dominated Colorado on their home court. Things started out well for the Buffs, as they jumped out to a 21-17 lead midway through the second quarter. Things quickly went south at this point, as the Buffs found themselves trailing USC by a deflating score of 35-23 halfway through the third. The Trojans continued their route of Colorado and didn’t look back. They led by as much as 19 points and never found themselves trailing after the half. The Buffs were not themselves on Sunday and it showed through the 17-point loss at home. The Buffs fell victim to the trap game after beating #8 UCLA. They struggled with execution all game and As long as they recover with strong games in Oregon this week, the Buffs will be fine.
Key Players
Quay Miller - 13 PTS | 5-for-10 FG | 11 REB
Aaronette Vonleh - 16 PTS | 7-for-13 FG
Up Next
Colorado @ Oregon - Friday 2/3 | 8:00 PM MT
Colorado @ Oregon State - Sunday 2/5 | 1:00 PM MT
