- Matchup: Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: CU Events Center, Boulder, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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At the CU Events Center, the Colorado Buffaloes (17-13) are set to face off against the Arizona Wildcats (28-2) this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Arizona Wildcats triumphed over Iowa State with a decisive score of 73-57. Arizona concluded this game with an impressive field goal percentage of 45.8% (22 of 48) and successfully converted 6 of their 18 attempts from three-point range. From the charity stripe, the Wildcats excelled at 88.5%, making 23 of 26 free throws. On the boards, they gathered 39 rebounds, including 9 offensive rebounds, and dished out 14 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and recording 8 steals. Defensively, the Wildcats limited their opponents to a mere 29.2% shooting from the field (19 out of 65). Iowa State managed to collect 32 rebounds—15 offensively and 17 defensively—but couldn’t secure a block. Iowa State shot 92.3% from the free throw line, successfully making 12 of their 13 attempts, while hitting only 7 out of 30 shots from beyond the arc. The fouls were notable, with Arizona committing 14 and Iowa State hitting 20.
Key player Jaden Bradley made a significant impact during the game, scoring 17 points on 4 of 10 shooting. He played 36 minutes, tallied 4 rebounds, and recorded 2 assists, finishing the night with a field goal percentage of 40.0%.
Entering this matchup, Arizona boasts an impressive record of 28-2 for the season. The Wildcats are averaging 86.6 points per game, ranking 14th nationally, with a shooting efficiency of 50.1% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.3% (176 of 499), and they hit 74.0% of their free throw attempts. Collectively, Arizona grabs 43.2 rebounds per game and has logged 517 assists this season, which ranks them 29th in the country for passing. They average 11.0 turnovers and commit 16.1 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Wildcats are proficient in generating turnovers, averaging 12.3 per game while committing 19.6 fouls. They rank 59th in Division I for assists allowed, having yielded 357 this season. Arizona’s defensive unit permits a field goal percentage of 38.8% (726 of 1,872) and allows 31.4 rebounds per game. Opposing teams shoot 31.1% from three-point range, and Arizona sits 46th in Division I for points allowed per game (68.2).
In their most recent game, the Colorado Buffaloes emerged victorious against Utah, winning 92-78. In this matchup, Colorado allowed Utah to secure 18 rebounds (6 offensive). Colorado hit 37.5% of their three-point shots, with 6 of 16 attempts, and went 18 for 23 from the free throw line (78.3%). Utah managed to convert 27 of 52 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 51.9%. Colorado had a stellar shooting night, going 31 out of 51 from the floor for 60.8%. They excelled from long range as well, making 9 of 17 attempts (52.9%) and converting 21 free throws for a remarkable 91.3%. Utah committed 18 personal fouls, which helped Colorado to the free throw line multiple times. Overall, the Buffaloes collected 20 defensive and 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 25 in the game.
Bangot Dak stood out for the Buffaloes, scoring 22 points in 30 minutes of action without registering any assists. He shot 6 of 9 from the field for an impressive 66.7% efficiency and pulled down 10 rebounds.
Currently, the Colorado Buffaloes hold a record of 17-13. Offensively, they excel with a shooting percentage of 47.2%, ranking 62nd nationally. They have scored 2,397 points this year, averaging 79.9 per game, and collect 34.4 rebounds each contest. The Buffaloes average 15.7 assists per game (81st in the nation) and have a turnover average of 10.3. They also commit 17.4 fouls per game while successfully converting 75.5% of their free throws.
On the defensive front, Colorado allows a three-point shooting percentage of 37.0% (244 of 659) and concedes 73.2% of free throw attempts. They yield 13.8 assists and 34.3 rebounds per game, ranking 218th and 185th respectively. Unfortunately, they sit 309th in college basketball in points allowed per game, surrendering 78.7 points. Their defensive strategy averages 11.1 forced turnovers per game while opposing teams shoot at a rate of 46.0% from the field, ranking them 282nd overall.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA match-up against the spread?
Prediction: Back Arizona
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