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Johnson Scores 17 Points to Lead Colorado Past Cal Baptist, Buffs Off to Best Start in 76 Years
Colorado Buffaloes achieve first 8-0 season start in 76 years with key contributions from Isaiah Johnson and a decisive late-game 16-0 run.
- On Monday, Colorado Buffaloes defeated California Baptist 78-70, with true freshman backup Isaiah Johnson scoring 17, marking their first 8-0 start since 1949-50.
- After a poor opening stretch, CU rallied using a 16-0 run in the second half to turn a 52-48 deficit into a 64-52 lead against Cal Baptist Lancers.
- Johnson converted key free throws as he went 9 of 11 at the foul line and reserve Alon Michaeli added 11 points while Colorado shot 45% overall and 38% from 3.
- The Buffs nevertheless appeared in the season's first NET rankings and received one point from a 25th-place AP Top 25 vote despite Colorado Buffaloes logging season lows in scoring, field-goal percentage, and an 11-assist, 10-turnover ratio.
- Looking ahead, Colorado's interior edge on the boards remains strong as Bangot Dak, junior forward, continued his rebounding surge with a game-high eight rebounds and the Buffs held a 41-35 rebounding advantage.
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Colorado rallies from double-digit deficit to beat Cal Baptist
Isaiah Johnson scored 17 points and Colorado overcame a 14-point, first-half deficit to post a 78-70 victory over Cal Baptist on Monday night in nonconference play at Boulder, Colo.
·Jackson, United States
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Longmont Times-CallCU Buffs rally past Cal Baptist to post first 8-0 start in 76 years
In a battle of undefeated teams, the Colorado men's basketball team rallied past Cal Baptist for a 78-70 nonconference victory at the CU Events Center in Boulder. The Buffaloes secured the program's first 8-0 start since the 1949-50 season.
·Boulder, United States
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