Colorado, Indiana Notes
December 23, 2010 | Men's Basketball
Colorado leads the series with the Hoosiers, 2-1, both wins on neutral courts. Last neutral court win occurred over Baylor, 91-84 at the Big 12 Championships (Mar. 13, 2008) in Kansas City. CU was the 12th seed, the Bears were No. 5 (first 12 seed to beat a No. 5) in the first round.
CU shot 54.5 percent from the field, it's fifth time this season CU has shot 50 percent from the field and third time over 54 percent.
CU made 27 free throws, it's the third most on the season. The 87.1 percent in 31 attempts is highest for the team this season.
CU went 12-of-12 from the free throw line in the first half (5-of-5 half at line vs. Oregon State).
In five games away from Boulder, CU scored 39 points in the first half, the most this season.
Alec Burks scored only nine points, first time held under 10 points in his career when playing full game.
Burks fouled out for the first time in his career.
Cory Higgins started for the 105th time in his career tying for second place at Colorado with Donnie Boyce (105, 1991-95).
Higgins scored over 20-points for the third time this season (28th career).
Higgins went a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line tonight (minimum 6-of-6 career is 11 times).
Higgins led the team in scoring for the third time this season (40th career).
Austin Dufault and Marcus Relphorde are the only players to start every game (12).
CU is 8-1 when at least four players score 10 or more points (loss vs. New Mexico).
CU has forced more turnovers than committed in 11 of 12 games, the exception Indiana.
CU is 6-0 when their bench outscores the opponent.
CU is 5-0 with a higher shooting percentage.
CU is 7-1 when leading at the half.
CU's 64.7 percent from the field in second half, the third best shooting percentage in the second half this season.
Colorado returns home Wednesday, Dec. 29 to take on Maryland Eastern Shore where the Buffaloes have won 19-straight non-conference home games since the 2008-09 season including 10 in a row at home dating back to last season. The Buffs have won all their home games in 2010-11 (7-0).
