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Colorado Buffaloes Outrun Washington Huskies with Stellar First Half at Acrisure Arena

The Colorado Buffaloes showcased their dominance against the Washington Huskies, securing an 81-68 victory. This win brings the Buffs to a record of 1-0, while the Dawgs fall to 0-1. The game was held at Acrisure Arena and saw a strong performance from both teams, but it was Colorado's first-half surge that set the tone for their triumph.


Feb 23, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle reacts to a foul in the second half against the USC Trojans at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The Buffs came out strong in the first half, establishing a commanding lead by scoring 47 points compared to Washington's 30. Key contributions came from Barrington Hargress and Isaiah Johnson, who orchestrated plays with precision. Hargress displayed his playmaking skills with multiple assists while Johnson contributed significantly on both ends of the court.


Second Half


In the second half, despite a spirited effort from Washington led by their bench contributing 17 points overall, they couldn't close the gap created earlier by Colorado. The Huskies managed to score 38 points in this period but were unable to overcome Colorado's defensive resilience and strategic ball movement.


Post-game Analysis


The Buffs' efficiency was evident as they shot an impressive field goal percentage of 46 percent compared to Washington’s 33 percent. Sebastian Rancik stood out with his all-around performance contributing crucial rebounds and blocks that fortified Colorado’s defense throughout the game.


For fans eager for more action, mark your calendars for December 1st when Colorado Buffaloes will host California Baptist Lancers at CU Events Center in Boulder at 9:00 PM EDT. Catch all the excitement live on ESPN+.


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