Colorado University Athletics
Colorado, Iowa State Notes
January 27, 2009 | Men's Basketball
TEAM
CU has defeated Iowa State for the 11th time in 13 games in Big 12 play against Iowa State in Boulder
CU has defeated ISU four straight games in Boulder since 2006
CU broke a four-game losing streak, longest of the season
13th straight start for Tomlinson, Higgins, Thorne II, Jackson-Wilson, Dufault
Higgins, Thorne II, Dufault have started all 19 games
For the first time in four games, CU played w/ an 11-player rotation (11-man rotation was at Missouri)
CU made a three-pointer for the 214-straight game
Lowest two-team point total in the series since Jan. 22, 2005 (CU, 54-52,ot) at Ames
CU averaged 20.3 turnovers in Big 12 play, tonight only eight; lowest since eight against Western State
Sixth straight game CU scored 20+ points in the first half this season
Fourth game this season without a blocked shot
Limited an opponent under 50 points since allowing Denver in 2007-08 season 44 pts.
In big 12 play, allowed Baylor 48 points, Jan. 18, 2006 (81-48 in Boulder)
NATE TOMLINSON
One assist tonight moving into 10th place on CU's freshmen list (54 assists)
Season-best six rebounds; season-best three offensive rebounds
Led CU in rebounding for the first time
CASEY CRAWFORD
Broke a four-game scoreless streak with five points (all in first half)
LEVI KNUTSON
Scored his first two points since Coppin State (Dec. 28) breaking an 0-for-16 shooting skid, finished with six points
KNUTSON/CRAWFORD
Entered game a combined 0-for-24, tonight combined for 11 points off the bench
CORY HIGGINS
51st consecutive career start
Scored double figures for the 18th in 19 games this season
Led team in scoring for the 12th time this season
Lone CU player in double figures tonight, third time this season (Western State, TCU)
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