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Colorado ended an 11-game road losing streak by shooting 32-for-38 from the free-throw line and outrebounding Arizona State 42-32, securing a 95-89 Big 12 opener win.
- On Saturday, the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 95-89 at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
- With road woes in mind, the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team ended an 11-game true road losing streak after last year's 0-for-10 Big 12 road games.
- CU's free-throw success and rebounding helped as Colorado Buffaloes went 32-for-38 at the free-throw line, shot 81% in the second half, outrebounded Arizona State Sun Devils 42-32, and forced 14 turnovers.
- Down the stretch, CU's free throws by Sebastian Rancik and Bangot Dak, along with Isaiah Johnson's four straight points and a Dak forced turnover, sealed the win despite Anthony Johnson's late 3-pointer.
- CU coach Tad Boyle praised the team's grit as Colorado's depth was tested by foul trouble for Sebastian Rancik, Bangot Dak, Barrington Hargress, and Elijah Malone, and CU now hosts Utah on Wednesday.
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Henry Herald
Colorado edges ASU to claim first Big 12 road win in 15 years
Isaiah Johnson had 19 points off the bench to lead Colorado to a 95-89 win over Arizona State on Saturday at Tempe, Ariz., in what was the Buffaloes' first Big 12 road victory since Feb. 23, 2011.
Associated Press News
Isaiah Johnson scores 19 for Colorado in 95-89 win over Arizona State to open Big 12 play
Isaiah Johnson scored 19 points, leading Colorado to a 95-89 victory over Arizona State in the Big 12 conference opener for both teams.
Denver Post
CU Buffs open Big 12 play with thrilling road win at Arizona State
Fast break Why the Buffs won: CU went 32-for-38 at the free throw line and outrebounded Arizona State 42-32. Three stars 1. Isaiah Johnson. The freshman guard once again showed poise beyond his years, going 7-for-8 on free throws — all in the second half — while leading CU with 19 points. 2. Barrington Hargress. Battled foul trouble in the second half, but his 8-for-9 start helped shoot the Buffs into the lead before finishing with 17 points, fo…
ASU falls short in Big 12 opener vs. Colorado 95-89 - Northeast Valley News
Coming off a second-place finish in The Maui Invitational, the Sun Devils looked to get back into their late November, early December form, where they went 9-2 before back-to-back losses to UCLA and Oregon State. After getting off to an impressive 9-1 start, the Colorado Buffaloes had fallen into a similar funk as Arizona State. Coming off consecutive losses to Stanford and Northern Colorado. Short-handed with only nine players available, Colora…
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