SALT LAKE CITY — Colorado Shows Resilience with Road Win Against Utah
Colorado fans have witnessed their team struggle on the road in recent weeks, but the young CU men’s basketball squad continues to bounce back from adversity. Following a tough loss at Houston, the Buffaloes delivered a strong performance to defeat Utah in a 92-78 Big 12 victory at the Huntsman Center.
Despite a history of road struggles, with only one win in true road games since last season, the Buffs managed to dominate the first half against the Utes. Taking advantage of turnovers, Colorado built a commanding lead and held off Utah’s comeback attempts in the second half.
Key players for CU included Bangot Dak, who scored a career-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Barrington Hargress and Isaiah Johnson also made significant contributions with impressive performances.
The absence of starting forward Sebastian Rancik did not hinder Colorado’s strong showing, as they secured a crucial victory on the road.
Final Score: Colorado 92, Utah 78
Colorado Stats:
Dak: 22 points, 10 rebounds
Hargress: 19 points, 3 assists
Johnson: 22 points, 4 assists
Utah Stats:
Brown: 26 points
McHenry: 19 points
Key Stats:
Halftime: Colorado 51-25
3-Point Goals: Colorado 9-17, Utah 6-16
Rebounds: Colorado 27, Utah 23
Assists: Colorado 17, Utah 15
Total Fouls: Colorado 17, Utah 18
