Overview
- Colorado trailed after halftime before Isaiah Johnson scored 22 in the final 15 minutes and 12 of the last 14 points.
- Johnson, Sebastian Rancik and Felix Kossaras made six straight free throws in the final minute to secure the win.
- Montana State shot 51.8% and led 48-41 with 15:01 left, with Patrick McMahon scoring 24 points.
- Center Elijah Malone contributed 10 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, including eight on the offensive glass.
- Under Tad Boyle, Colorado improved to 14-2 in season openers and 16-0 in home openers.