The Colorado Buffaloes (9-5, 0-3 Big 12) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers (11-3, 2-1 Big 12) on January 12, 2025 at CU Events Center.
In its most recent game, Colorado lost to UCF on Wednesday, 75-74. Its leading scorer was Julian Hammond III with 26 points. West Virginia lost its most recent game to Arizona, 75-56, on Tuesday. Javon Small starred with 17 points, and also had six boards and five assists.
When is Colorado vs. West Virginia and when does it start?
This game between the Buffaloes and Mountaineers will begin on Sunday, January 12, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 3:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Colorado vs. West Virginia
The Buffaloes and Mountaineers will hit the court at CU Events Center for this matchup on January 12, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Colorado Buffaloes vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Game Preview
Colorado Stats, Odds & Insights
Colorado averages 74.9 points per game (192nd in college basketball) while giving up 70.5 per outing (148th in college basketball). It has a +61 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 4.4 points per game.
The 74.9 points the Buffaloes average are 11.5 more than the Mountaineers give up.
Colorado knocks down 7.4 three-pointers per game (219th in college basketball) at a 35.5% rate (93rd in college basketball), compared to the 7.8 its opponents make while shooting 32.3% from deep.
West Virginia Stats, Odds & Insights
West Virginia puts up 74.2 points per game (208th in college basketball) while allowing 63.4 per contest (21st in college basketball). It has a +151 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 10.8 points per game.
The Mountaineers’ 74.2 points per game are just 3.7 more than the Buffaloes concede.
West Virginia hits 9.9 three-pointers per game (33rd in college basketball), four more than its opponents. It shoots 34.7% from beyond the arc (133rd in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 27.9%.
Buffaloes Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Julian Hammond III | 14 | 13.6 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
Andrej Jakimovski | 13 | 11.4 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 1.8 |
Elijah Malone | 14 | 10.9 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
Trevor Baskin | 14 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
RJ Smith | 14 | 7.4 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Mountaineers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Javon Small | 14 | 19.4 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
Tucker DeVries | 8 | 14.9 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 3.3 |
Amani Hansberry | 13 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1 |
Jonathan Powell | 14 | 9.2 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0 | 2.4 |
Toby Okani | 14 | 8.5 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
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