After losing three games away from Boulder, the (3-3) University of Colorado women’s basketball team unleashed its frustration on the (2-2) Utah Utes Monday at the CU Events Center. Head coach JR Payne’s aggressive defense helped pave the way to an 80-50 win.
Entering Monday, Colorado led the Pac-12 in both blocks (26) and steals per game (11.4). It was a similar story on Monday as the Buffs stripped away 10 steals and forced 25 turnovers. Utah’s poor ball control created 38 Colorado points off turnovers.
“Defense really sets the tone offensively,” sophomore guard Jaylyn Sherrod said.