Colorado Dominates Bellarmine in Nonconference Finale

The Buffaloes secured a 79-55 victory, extending their win streak to four ahead of their Big 12 opener against Iowa State.

Colorado built a commanding 29-point halftime lead, holding Bellarmine to 18.5% shooting in the first half.
Assane Diop led the Buffaloes with a career-high 15 points, while RJ Smith and Julian Hammond III added 11 and 10 points, respectively.
The Buffaloes capitalized on Bellarmine's shorthanded roster, missing their leading scorer Jack Karasinski for the sixth straight game.
CU showcased strong ball movement with 22 assists, matching a season-high, and limited turnovers to just 10, a season-low mark for the third time in four games.
Now 9-2 overall and 8-0 at home, Colorado prepares to host No. 3 Iowa State on Dec. 30 in their Big 12 Conference opener.