Even if this era of fast-paced, five-out basketball, it’s nice to know that the Colorado Buffaloes can Tad Ball their way to a tough road win. This game against the Richmond Spiders was anything but pretty, yet the Buffs pulled out the 64-59 victory thanks to a solid defensive effort and just enough scoring.
K.J. Simpson led the Buffs in scoring with 23 points despite playing only 27 minutes due to foul trouble. The junior guard was a walking paint touch tonight, as he kept getting into the teeth of the defense for layups and free throws. He also did a fantastic job slowing the game down when needed, as the Spiders took away the transition opportunities and made the Buffs work for every shot.