BOULDER –The University of Colorado women's basketball team triumphed over Northern Colorado, 77-69, to open the season at the CU Events Center on Tuesday.
STAT LEADERS: Senior Kennedy Leonard led the Buffaloes with 30 points, one shy of her career-high. Junior Quinessa Caylao-Do did not miss from the floor until deep into the fourth quarter. She went 7-for-9 from the field, finishing with a career-high 23 points. Northern Colorado's Savannah Smith led all scorers with 32 points, hitting an opponent record eight 3-pointers.
HOW IT HAPPENED: Colorado led the entire opening quarter, starting 3-of-6 from the field in the first five minutes.