CU Independent · Jan 19, 2018
Sidebar: Buffs survive three-point shootout in win over Cougars
Mckinley Wright IV jumps over the heads of the opposing team to attempt a basket. Jan. 18, 2018. (Fiona Matson/CU Independent)The Colorado Men’s basketball team outlasted the visiting Washington State Cougars Thursday night in a game that saw both teams firing often from behind the arc.
The Buffs attempted 44.8% of their shots from three-point range – an unusual sight considering head coach Tad Boyle’s offensive philosophy. For reference, CU averaged around 35% of their attempts from three prior to this game.
Not to be outdone, the Cougars attempted a majority (51.4%) of their shots from beyond the line, converting on 15 of their 34 tries.