Colorado to Join 200 Coliseum Visitors This Saturday
This Saturday at 6 p.m., the Hope Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia, will host an exciting matchup between Colorado and West Virginia, both holding a 2-2 record in the Big 12 Conference. This game marks a significant moment as it will make Colorado the 200th different non-exhibition team to play at this historic venue.
Colorado Buffaloes: Recent Performance
The Buffaloes have an overall record of 12-5. They are currently on a two-game Eastern swing after suffering a defeat at the hands of Cincinnati, finishing 77-68 on Wednesday. Prior to that, Colorado narrowly lost to 15th-ranked Texas Tech, with a final score of 73-71.
Key Players for Colorado
- Isaiah Johnson: The standout freshman averages 16.1 points per game, shooting 51.7% overall and 45.6% from three-point range.
- AJ Dybantsa: Another freshman making waves in the conference.
- Darryn Peterson & Kingston Flemings: Both freshmen are also integral to the team’s success.
- Alon Mitchell: 6-foot-9 forward averaging 9.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
- Josiah Sanders: 6-foot-5 guard contributing 4.6 points and 2.5 rebounds.
- Barrington Hargress: Junior guard averaging 13.6 points per game.
The Buffaloes also feature a tall starting lineup, with 7-foot junior Bangot Dak leading the squad, supported by 6-foot-11 Sebastian Rancik and 6-foot-10 Elijah Moore. Together, Dak and Rancik contribute 24.8 points and 13.3 rebounds on average per game.
West Virginia: Team Status
West Virginia is currently tied for seventh place in the conference, alongside Colorado and Kansas. With an overall record of 11-6, the Mountaineers aim to defend their home court before embarking on a two-game Western swing at Arizona State and No. 1-ranked Arizona next week.
Special Game Day Plans
On Saturday, the Mountaineers will debut new home uniforms inspired by a 1959 design, updated with today’s color scheme. The first 5,000 attendees will receive a complimentary jersey koozie. This game coincides with Varsity Club alumni weekend, with many former players expected to attend, although it is tinged with sadness due to the recent passing of former Mountaineer Dave Allara.
How to Watch
Coverage of the game will be available on CBS Sports Network, featuring commentators Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas. Radio coverage will begin at 5 p.m. on the Mountaineer Sports Network, accessible online and through various apps.
Fans interested in attending the game can purchase limited tickets through the Mountaineer Ticket Office via WVUGAME.com. With the excitement surrounding this matchup, it promises to be a thrilling event at the Hope Coliseum.
