Colorado University Athletics
Colorado, Colorado State Notes
December 09, 2010 | Men's Basketball
TEAM
-CU returned to its most used starting lineup of Tomlinson, Burks, Higgins, Relphorde, Dufault (improving to 3-2 in those games).
-First time trailing at end of the first half at home this season (33-30)
-Trailed by three points at the end of the first half, despite being outshot 63-34%
-The Buffs committed just seven turnovers, tying for a season low (seven versus Idaho State in the season opening win).
- CU has committed single-digit turnovers in four of eight games this season
-The Buffs improved to 3-3 when shooting lower than 49.9%, and 2-3 when shooting a lower shooting percentage than their opponent.
-The Buffs improved to 1-1 after trailing in the first half this season.
-The attendance of 7,219 marked the highest home total of the season. Previous was 6,874 in the home opening win versus Idaho State.
-The game featured 10 ties and 14 lead changes.
-The Buffs only attempted seven three-pointers, the lowest total this season. Previous low was nine attempts at Harvard.
-The Buffs improved to 5-0 with four players scoring in double figures.
-Coming into the game, the Buffs were 0-6 in overtime games since the 2008-09 season. CU's last overtime victory came March 13, 2008; a 91-84 double OT victory versus Baylor in the first round of the Big 12 tournament.
-Snapped a 6-game overtime losing streak, tied for a school record. Previous streak: 6 consecutive overtime losses from January 23, 1982 to December 27, 1984.
-The last time a CU vs. CSU matchup went into overtime was December 11, 1986 - resulting in a Rams 67-64 win. The last overtime win for the Buffs over the Rams came December 19, 1981 (a 54-53 home win).
-Second time this season in which two players reached the free-throw line at least ten times (Higgins & Burks).
-Won for the first time this season while being outrebounded (29-31, improving to 1-3).
-Continues dominance over CSU, 5-1 since 2000; 15-1 at Events Center since 1979.
-Colorado has won eight-straight home games dating back to last season (five this season)
-Coach Boyle is 3-2 all-time against Colorado State.
-With an 11-for-14 performance from the free-throw line, Higgins now has made a total of 445 career free throws moving him to third all-time in career free-throws made in CU history, passing Cliff Meely (440, 1968-71). Ken Charlton is second on the list with 454 career free-throws made.
-Secured his 80th career double-digit scoring game; his seventh such performance this season.
Nate Tomlinson
-Tied his season-high in points with eight (previous high versus Alcorn State).
-Secured his 14th career 20-point performance; his sixth this season.
-Secured his 37th career double-digit scoring game; his eighth this season.
-Led the team in scoring for the fifth time this season; 17th career.
-Tied for the team lead in rebounds (5); his second time leading the team this season, 17th career.
Andre Roberson
-Tied for the team lead in rebounds (5); his fifth time leading the team this season.
-Secured his 17th career double-digit scoring game; his fifth such performance this season (only had three last season).
-Tied a career-high for free-throws made in a game with seven (March 6, 2010 vs. Texas Tech).
-Set a season-high in blocks with three. Also tied a career high set December 1, 2009 vs. San Francisco.
