BREAKING: The Colorado Buffaloes roared back from a sluggish start to defeat the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners 88-64 in an electrifying game at the CU Events Center on December 1, 2023. This victory marks a significant rebound for the Buffaloes, who faced their first loss of the season just days prior.
After a tight first half, where Colorado led by only 35-32, the team unleashed a powerful second-half performance. They initiated the period with a game-changing 17-2 run, scoring the first nine points and effectively putting the game out of reach for UTSA.
Colorado’s offense was on fire, shooting an impressive 62.2% after halftime. In stark contrast, the Buffaloes tightened their defense, limiting the Roadrunners to just 33.3% shooting in the second half, a steep decline from UTSA’s first-half performance of 46.4%.
Leading the charge for Colorado was point guard Barrington Hargress, who exploded for a season-high 23 points, hitting five three-pointers and going 9-for-12 from the field. His performance was crucial in steering the Buffaloes to victory.
Additionally, Sebastian Rancik contributed significantly, scoring 15 points—12 of which came in the pivotal second half—while also grabbing a team-high seven rebounds. Bangot Dak added 10 points, showcasing a well-rounded effort as Colorado outrebounded UTSA 48-32.
The Buffaloes, now sitting at 9-1 for the season, look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next matchup. Meanwhile, UTSA falls to 4-6 after struggling to keep pace with Colorado’s high-energy play.
“We really needed this win after last week,” said Hargress. “Our team came together and executed in the second half, which was crucial for our confidence moving forward.”
With the victory secured, all eyes will be on Colorado as they aim to maintain their winning streak in upcoming matches. Basketball fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the Buffaloes can keep this momentum rolling.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses and Colorado continues to make waves in the college basketball landscape.
