Fast break
The Buffs played strong defense in the first half, holding the Tigers to a .219 mark from the floor. CU also went 31-for-41 at the free throw line.
Despite a marked sized advantage, CU managed just a 40-36 advantage on the boards. The Buffs' defensive intensity also waned, as the Tigers shot .576 after halftime.
Deleon Brown. The freshman guard turned in the best game of his young career, scoring 15 points while going 4-for-6 from the floor and 3-for-5 on 3-pointers.
The Buffs play their final road nonconference game at Air Force Monday night at 7 p.