Colorado, Texas Southern Notes
December 22, 2011 | Men's Basketball
TEAM
Colorado... Improves to 7-4 on the season and 5-1 at home (all non-conference games)... 3-0 all-time against Texas Southern and 10-0 against teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference... 2-0 vs. TSU in the 2011 calendar year, as the Buffs previously defeated the Tigers 88-74 in Boulder on Mar. 16 in the first round of the 2010-11 National Invitational Tournament... 2-1 on its current four-game homestand... 6-2 in their last eight contests...
Is now 38-35 and 27-7 at home in the last game prior to Christmas
CU only shot two free throws in the first half, which are the fewest free throw attempts in a single half by CU this season. CU shot three free throws in the first half against Maryland in Puerto Rico.
Jumped out to a 7-0 lead to begin the game, tying for the most consecutive points to begin a contest without the opponent scoring. CU also jumped out to a 7-0 lead against Wyoming on Dec. 9.
Allowed only 51 points, the least an opponent has scored versus CU all season
Texas Southern was 5-22 from the field with a .227 shooting percentage in the first half. Both are lows for shots made from the field and shooting percentage in a half for CU opponents this season.
Held Texas Southern to 16 first half points, tying the least points given up in the first 20-minutes to a non-conference opponent ever. The fewest points scored in a half up to this point was 23 points against Fresno State
Of CU's 18 made field goals, 16 were assisted (88.9 percent). This is the highest assist percentage in a game since they assisted 28 of 30 field goals (93.3 perecent) at Texas A&M on Feb. 26, 2002 (92-77 win). In the first half, 11-of-12 field goals were assisted.
Went 6-for-13 from 3-point range in the first half. The six made and 13 attempted 3-pointers tied a season high. CU made six in the first half on Nov. 23 at Air Force and attempted on Nov. 20 vs. Western Michigan. It was the fifth time this season that the Buffs have attempted 10 shots from beyond the arc in the first half
Seven Colorado players finished with at least an assists, tying a season high. This marks the third time this season that seven Buffs picked up at least one helper (Nov. 20 vs. Western Michigan and Nov. 30 at Colorado State)
Excluding the season opener against Fort Lewis College, CU has won every game within a seven point margin. Every win excluding Fort Lewis, CU's average margin of victory has been by 4.7 points.
Texas Southern's 16 points in the first half points compared to their 35 second half points is the second biggest point difference (19) between the two halves by a CU opponent this season. Maryland had scored 52 points in the second half against the Buffs to only 26 points in the first half for a 26-point difference.
CU's 20 turnovers are the most turnovers in a game this season. CU had 18 in their win at Air Force last month.
CU's 24 points scored in the second half is tied for the fewest points scored in a single half by the Buffs this season. CU scored only 24 points in the second half against Wyoming.
INDIVIDUAL
NATE TOMLINSON
Had a season high seven assists
Tomlinson's five assists in the first half are the most assists in a half this season. Tomlinson now has 336 career assists which passes Gordon Tope (1967-70) for eighth all-time at CU. Ahead of him at seventh all-time is Steive Wise with 377 career assists.
Started his 87th career game, moving him into sole possession of 10th on the all-time list. He needs two more starts to tie Shaun Vandiver (1988-91) for 9th all-time.
ANDRE ROBERSON
Set a new career high with 16 rebounds. His previous high 15, which he had reached three times
It was the ninth time this season that he picked up 10 or more boards
Roberson has led the team in rebounding in seven straight games. He has been the team leader in rebounds in 10 of CU's 11 games played this season and he has had at least 10 rebounds in 9 of CU's 11 games this season.
With 11 points and 16 rebounds, Roberson now has 12 career double-doubles, he is in a four way tie for 19th all-time. The last player at CU to finish with 12 career double doubles is Donnie Boyce (1991-95). This was also his seventh double-double this season which is 26th all-time for double doubles in a single season.
SPENCER DINWIDDIE
Dinwiddie's 18 points are a new career high. He scored 16 points on three separate occasions this season (Georgia, at Colorado State, Wyoming). This is the fourth time this season that Dinwiddie has been the team leader in points scored.
Led team in points for the fourth time in the past six games
Sixth straight game in which he picked up at least 13 points
Set a career high for 3-pointers made (5) and attempted (6). He went 4-of-5 from beyond the arc in the first half. It only took him 6:09 into the game to accomplish this feat. His five 3-pointers are the most 3-pointers made in a game by a CU player this season. Nate Tomlinson hit four 3-pointers at Air Force.
Shot 71.4 percent (5-of-7) from the field and 83.3 percent (5-of-6) from 3-point range, both season highs
AUSTIN DUFAULT
Started his 105th game at CU, tying Donnie Boyce (1991-95) for third place all time. He needs 11 more starts to tie Richard Robbie for 2nd all time.
Played his 111th career game, moving him into a tie for 21st with Greg Jensen (1993-97) and Brent Vaughan (1986-90) on the school's all-time list
SHANNON SHARPE
Picked up a season high two assists
