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Colorado Starts 8-0 With Cal Baptist Comeback, Best Opening Since 1949–50

National attention grows despite lingering questions about slow starts and rebounding.

Overview

  • The Buffaloes beat previously unbeaten Cal Baptist 78-70, wiping out a 14-point hole and seizing control with a 16-0 second-half run.
  • True freshman Isaiah Johnson led Colorado with 17 points off the bench, while fellow reserve Alon Michaeli added 11 as four Buffs scored in double figures.
  • Colorado posted season lows in scoring, field-goal percentage at .453, and assist-to-turnover ratio at 11-to-10, reflecting the uneven performance noted by coaches.
  • The 8-0 start drew one AP Top 25 vote earlier this week, and Colorado now sits No. 39 in the NCAA NET rankings.
  • Next up is a rivalry trip to Colorado State on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.