On Saturday, Jan. 7, the Colorado Buffaloes beat the Oregon State Beavers, 62-42, in another great defensive effort in Boulder. The Buffs held OSU to 34% shooting while also holding the Beavers to the lowest points total of their season, and the Buffaloes only gave up 18 points in the first half.
Colorado led the game from the first whistle, as they started with a 7-0 run and never looked back. The Buffaloes forced Oregon State to take difficult shots and responded by hitting 50% of their threes in the first half. With a 15-point lead heading into the second half, Colorado continued their defensive pressure, slowing the game down with more passing, and founding the easier shot.