Colorado, Alcorn State Notes

November 23, 2010 | Men's Basketball

 

TEAM

  • Most points scored this season (91).
  • Shot 50 percent from the field in the first half (first time this season for opening 20 minutes).
  • Defeated Alcorn State for the first time in school history and improved CU's record against the SWAC to 8-0.
  • CU broke a two-game losing streak tonight.
  • CU now has won five straight home games dating back to last season (2-0 this season).
  • Fourth straight CU has led or been tied at halftime.
  • First time season at least 10 CU players scored in a game (previous high was nine).
  • First time this season out-rebounded the opponent.
  • Season-high in rebounds (50) and offensive rebounds (13).

CORY HIGGINS

  • For the first time in his career (when healthy), Cory Higgins did not start (97-straight game streak snapped), Coach Decision.
  • Moved into fifth place on CU's career minutes list passing Vince Kelley (5th place, 3,365 minutes) and Randy Downs (6th place, 3,354).
  • 77th career game in scoring double figures.

ALEC BURKS

  • For the first time in his brief CU career (when healthy), Burks (33 games) did not start (Coach Decision).
  • 33rd time recorded scoring double figures.
  • Tallied his fourth straight 20-point game of the season.
  • Led CU in scoring for the fourth-straight game.

ANDRE ROBERSON

  • Fourth game this season with at least five rebounds in a game (9 tonight).

AUSTIN DUFAULT

  • Almost notched his second career double-double (10 Points, 8 rebounds). Last year 14 pts., 11 rebounds vs. Arizona in Maui,

LEVI KNUTSON

  • Third career start (first of the season) in 89 career games played.
  • Three assists tonight, season-high (4 career best).

SHANNON SHARPE

  • Made his second-straight start (at San Francisco, Alcorn State).

Players Mentioned

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