Colorado-Arizona State Notes
vs
Abilene Christian
Nov 2 (Mon)
TBA
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.
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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.
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Colorado’s 48 field goal attempts tied for the second-lowest this season (47 vs. Richmond, 48 vs. Washington State.
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Colorado had a 35-30 edge on the board, outrebounding its opponent for the 14th time in 15 games.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Colorado’s 48 field goal attempts tied for the second-lowest this season (47 vs. Richmond, 48 vs. Washington State.
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Colorado had a 35-30 edge on the board, outrebounding its opponent for the 14th time in 15 games.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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