The Colorado Buffaloes secured a 95-89 victory against Arizona State, marking their first win in 12 attempts on the road. Strong rebounding and effective free throw shooting were critical in this Big 12 Conference opener. Colorado’s 42-32 rebounding advantage, including key contributions from players like Bangot Dak and Sebastian Rancik, proved essential. The Buffaloes finished the game with 32 successful free throws, their most in a true road game in nearly five decades.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado made 32 out of 38 free throw attempts.
  • The Buffaloes out-rebounded Arizona State 42-32, marking a significant turnaround from previous games.
Yes, But

Despite the win, head coach Tad Boyle acknowledged the team's need for improvement in boxing out and defensive rebounding to build consistency going forward.

State of Play
  • The win snapped an 11-game road losing streak for Colorado.
  • Colorado had four players scoring in double figures, demonstrating depth in their lineup.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Colorado will aim to maintain momentum in upcoming games as they adjust their rebounding strategy and refine their overall play in the conference.

Bottom Line

The Buffaloes’ strong rebounding and clutch free throw performance were crucial to ending their road losing streak, highlighting the importance of depth and resilience for future success in the season.