Overview
- Arizona State used a 10-0 run to take an 81-80 lead with 3:50 left before foul trouble helped Colorado regain control.
- Colorado converted 14 late points at the foul line and shot 81% (25 of 31) on free throws in the second half.
- Isaiah Johnson led the Buffaloes with 19 points, and Sebastian Rancik added 18 while going 12-for-14 at the line.
- Bangot Dak posted 12 points and 10 rebounds for Colorado, and Barrington Hargress contributed 17 points.
- Moe Odum paced the Sun Devils with 21 points and 12 assists, while Allen Mukeba scored 16 before fouling out; next, Colorado hosts Utah on Jan. 7 and Arizona State visits No. 10 BYU.