Colorado opened its first road test with a 10-point lead, weathered San Diego State’s comeback and pulled away with a nine-point run to start the fourth quarter. Zyanna Walker led the Buffaloes with 17 points as CU secured a 64-55 win and improved to 3-0.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado 64, San Diego State 55
  • Zyanna Walker: 17 points, 5 rebounds
  • Turnovers: San Diego State 21, Colorado 11
  • Field-goal percentage: Colorado held San Diego State to 37.5%
  • 3-pointers: Colorado 2-for-12
Yes, But

CU’s defensive pressure helped offset its cold shooting from beyond the arc, but San Diego State cut a 10-point first-quarter deficit to five entering the fourth.

State of Play
  • Colorado is 3-0 after its first road game of the season.
  • The Buffaloes scored the first nine points of the fourth quarter, with Walker and Anete Adler supplying the baskets.
  • CU returns home Saturday to host Youngstown State at 1 p.m. MT on ESPN+.
Bottom Line

Colorado’s defense and fourth-quarter response carried the day—even with limited 3-point production—giving the unbeaten Buffaloes an early road win to build on.