Colorado-Colorado State Notes
Colorado’s 28-point margin of victory over Colorado State was its largest in the series since a 67-34 win on Feb. 6, 1945.
The Buffs move to 92-38 all-time against the Rams and 55-9 at home against the in-state rivals. Colorado has won its last three meetings against Colorado State.
Colorado forced CSU into committing 10 turnovers in the first half. The Rams had averaged 10 turnovers per game this season. The Rams finished with 13.
Colorado’s 38 field goals are its most since having 38 in a 91-52 win over Utah on Jan. 12, 2020.
Colorado outscored CSU by 20 points in the second half, holding the Rams to 38 percent shooting (11-29). In the previous three games, CU had been outscored by 26 points while opponents had shot 52.4 percent (44-84).
Colorado shot 63.6 percent in the second half, its best performance in the final 20 minutes of a game since shooting 65.5 percent (19-29) vs. Arizona on Feb. 26, 2022.
Colorado wins its 25th straight game when shooting 56.7 percent or better, a streak that dates back to Feb. 2008.
CU recorded seven steals in the first half. The Buffaloes had averaged 8.3 steals per game this season.
At halftime, CSU shot 60.0 percent from behind the arc while Colorado shot 21.4 percent. In the second half, the Rams shot 27.3 percent from three and the Buffs shot 58.3 percent.
CU started the second half on a 15-6 scoring run.
The Buffaloes committed only eight turnovers, tying their season-low which they set against Yale on November 27th.
Colorado held the Rams to 23 rebounds which is the lowest of any Buffs’ opponent this season.
CU has won 20 of its last 27 games at the CU Events Center.
In the Tad Boyle era, CU moves to 167-35 at home (.827).
The Buffs are now 4-1 this season when leading at halftime.
Redshirt freshmen Quincy Allen and Amondo Miller, Jr., made their collegiate debuts. Allen finished with four points on 2-of-2 shooting. Miller added an assist.
K.J. Simpson (27 points, 10-18 FG, 5-8 3FG) – recorded his third career 20-point game – all coming this season. Career-high five 3-pointers which also ties for the team’s season best (Ethan Wright vs. Texas A&M). Led all players in scoring and was three points shy of his career-high of 30 points.
Tristan da Silva (15 points, 6-11 FG, 2 steals) – Fourth-straight game scoring in double figures, averaging 14.5 points during that span. Tied his personal best with a pair of steals. Tied a career-high with three 3-point field goals and set a new personal best with six attempts.
Luke O’Brien (10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals) – Season-high in points which he previously set with seven against Texas A&M on November 18th. Second career double-figure scoring game. Tied his career best with five field goals and set a new personal high with nine attempted.
Nique Clifford (13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks) – Made 6 of 9 from the field, had made just 1 of 9 the previous two games. Tied a career-high with two blocked shots. Third double-figure scoring game of the season.
J’Vonne Hadley (9 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists) just missed a double-double, leading the Buffaloes in rebounding for the fifth time this season. Had a career-high five free throws made and tied his personal best with six attempts.
The Buffaloes’ starting five combined for 74 of the team’s 93 total points.
The Buffs move to 92-38 all-time against the Rams and 55-9 at home against the in-state rivals. Colorado has won its last three meetings against Colorado State.
Colorado forced CSU into committing 10 turnovers in the first half. The Rams had averaged 10 turnovers per game this season. The Rams finished with 13.
Colorado’s 38 field goals are its most since having 38 in a 91-52 win over Utah on Jan. 12, 2020.
Colorado outscored CSU by 20 points in the second half, holding the Rams to 38 percent shooting (11-29). In the previous three games, CU had been outscored by 26 points while opponents had shot 52.4 percent (44-84).
Colorado shot 63.6 percent in the second half, its best performance in the final 20 minutes of a game since shooting 65.5 percent (19-29) vs. Arizona on Feb. 26, 2022.
Colorado wins its 25th straight game when shooting 56.7 percent or better, a streak that dates back to Feb. 2008.
CU recorded seven steals in the first half. The Buffaloes had averaged 8.3 steals per game this season.
At halftime, CSU shot 60.0 percent from behind the arc while Colorado shot 21.4 percent. In the second half, the Rams shot 27.3 percent from three and the Buffs shot 58.3 percent.
CU started the second half on a 15-6 scoring run.
The Buffaloes committed only eight turnovers, tying their season-low which they set against Yale on November 27th.
Colorado held the Rams to 23 rebounds which is the lowest of any Buffs’ opponent this season.
CU has won 20 of its last 27 games at the CU Events Center.
In the Tad Boyle era, CU moves to 167-35 at home (.827).
The Buffs are now 4-1 this season when leading at halftime.
Redshirt freshmen Quincy Allen and Amondo Miller, Jr., made their collegiate debuts. Allen finished with four points on 2-of-2 shooting. Miller added an assist.
K.J. Simpson (27 points, 10-18 FG, 5-8 3FG) – recorded his third career 20-point game – all coming this season. Career-high five 3-pointers which also ties for the team’s season best (Ethan Wright vs. Texas A&M). Led all players in scoring and was three points shy of his career-high of 30 points.
Tristan da Silva (15 points, 6-11 FG, 2 steals) – Fourth-straight game scoring in double figures, averaging 14.5 points during that span. Tied his personal best with a pair of steals. Tied a career-high with three 3-point field goals and set a new personal best with six attempts.
Luke O’Brien (10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals) – Season-high in points which he previously set with seven against Texas A&M on November 18th. Second career double-figure scoring game. Tied his career best with five field goals and set a new personal high with nine attempted.
Nique Clifford (13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks) – Made 6 of 9 from the field, had made just 1 of 9 the previous two games. Tied a career-high with two blocked shots. Third double-figure scoring game of the season.
J’Vonne Hadley (9 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists) just missed a double-double, leading the Buffaloes in rebounding for the fifth time this season. Had a career-high five free throws made and tied his personal best with six attempts.
The Buffaloes’ starting five combined for 74 of the team’s 93 total points.