Colorado Buffaloes Overcome Early Deficit to Defeat Eastern Washington 76-56

A balanced scoring effort and strong second-half performance helped Colorado secure a season-opening victory.

Colorado trailed by as much as 17 points in the first half but rallied to dominate the second half with a 30-10 run.
Sebastian Rancik led the Buffaloes with 13 points, while Javon Ruffin and Trevor Baskin each contributed 12 points.
Eastern Washington's Nic McClain scored a game-high 16 points, but the Eagles struggled offensively in the second half.
The Buffaloes' depth was a key factor, with nearly half of their points coming from bench players.
Coach Tad Boyle emphasized the need for improvement despite the win, citing the team's numerous turnovers and slow start.