The Colorado men's basketball team bounced back from a recent loss to Colorado State with a decisive 88-64 victory over Texas-San Antonio, improving their record to 9-1. This marks the best start for the program since the 2015-16 season. With the nonconference portion of the schedule winding down and finals over, the team is focused on refining their gameplay as they prepare to enter Big 12 play. Coach Tad Boyle believes that the team has high potential if they continue to work together effectively on both offense and defense.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado had a shooting percentage of .622 in the second half against UTSA.
  • The Buffaloes posted their season's best rebounding margin at plus-14, maintaining a perfect rebounding record this season.
  • They recorded 21 assists against 11 turnovers in the game.
  • Colorado forced 16 turnovers from their opponents, the most this season.
What's Next

Colorado has three remaining nonconference games before heading into Big 12 play. Their next match is at home against Portland State, followed by a neutral-site game against Stanford. The final nonconference game is against Northern Colorado before facing Arizona State to kick off conference action on January 3.

Bottom Line

The Buffaloes have a prime opportunity to enhance their skills and teamwork over the next few weeks, potentially setting the stage for success in the competitive Big 12 conference. With a focus on practice without the academic distractions, improvement is necessary for the team to capitalize on their promising start.