Colorado-Arizona State Notes
Arizona State narrows Colorado’s lead in the series to 15-12. The Buffaloes saw a three-game winning streak at Desert Financial Arena end. CU has lost its last four true road games dating back to last season.
Colorado was 17 of 20 from the line in the first half. It was the most free throws made and attempted in a first half since Feb. 2, 2019 vs. Oregon, which was also 17 of 20.
Colorado’s 48 field goal attempts tied for the second-lowest this season (47 vs. Richmond, 48 vs. Washington State.
Colorado had a 35-30 edge on the board, outrebounding its opponent for the 14th time in 15 games.
Colorado had 13 turnovers compared to eight for Arizona State, but the Sun Devils benefited the most with a 27-12 advantage in points off turnovers.
KJ Simpson (23 points, 4 assists) became the 40th player in team history to reach 1,000 career points hitting that milestone on a layup with 5:38 left in the game and finished at 1,003. It was his 10th 20-point game of the season and sixth in his last seven games. It was Simpson’s 22nd consecutive game scoring in double-figures.
J’Vonne Hadley (19 points, 5 rebounds, 6-7 FG, 6-6 FT) career-high in points, scoring in double-figures for the sixth time in the last seven games. Hit his only 3-point attempt and has now made his last four and five of his last seven from long range. After a 5-for-13 game vs. Washington, Hadley has made 12 of his last 18 from the field (.667)
Tristan da Silva (17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists) returned to the lineup after missing the last three with an ankle injury. Hit the 1,100-point milestone, finishing with 1,102 which continues to rank 32nd on CU’s all-time list.
Colorado was 17 of 20 from the line in the first half. It was the most free throws made and attempted in a first half since Feb. 2, 2019 vs. Oregon, which was also 17 of 20.
Colorado’s 48 field goal attempts tied for the second-lowest this season (47 vs. Richmond, 48 vs. Washington State.
Colorado had a 35-30 edge on the board, outrebounding its opponent for the 14th time in 15 games.
Colorado had 13 turnovers compared to eight for Arizona State, but the Sun Devils benefited the most with a 27-12 advantage in points off turnovers.
KJ Simpson (23 points, 4 assists) became the 40th player in team history to reach 1,000 career points hitting that milestone on a layup with 5:38 left in the game and finished at 1,003. It was his 10th 20-point game of the season and sixth in his last seven games. It was Simpson’s 22nd consecutive game scoring in double-figures.
J’Vonne Hadley (19 points, 5 rebounds, 6-7 FG, 6-6 FT) career-high in points, scoring in double-figures for the sixth time in the last seven games. Hit his only 3-point attempt and has now made his last four and five of his last seven from long range. After a 5-for-13 game vs. Washington, Hadley has made 12 of his last 18 from the field (.667)
Tristan da Silva (17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists) returned to the lineup after missing the last three with an ankle injury. Hit the 1,100-point milestone, finishing with 1,102 which continues to rank 32nd on CU’s all-time list.