Colorado defeats Portland St 84-73
Colorado Buffaloes Roll Past Portland State Vikings 84-73 in Non-Conference Showdown
The CU Events Center erupted in cheers as the Colorado Buffaloes (HOME) defeated the visiting Portland State Vikings 84-73 in a thrilling non-conference matchup on Friday night.
The game was a tale of two halves, with Colorado taking control from the opening tip-off. The home team led 37-35 at halftime, but exploded for 12 points over the first seven minutes of the second half to take a commanding 49-35 lead. Portland State struggled to contain the Buffaloes' offense, as they were outscored 42-36 in the paint.
Isaiah Johnson led the way for Colorado with 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field, including one three-pointer. Bangot Dak chipped in with 10 rebounds and 10 points, while Barrington Hargress dished out six assists and scored 15 points to lead the team's balanced attack.
For Portland State, Jaylin Henderson was the lone bright spot, scoring a season-high 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field. Keyon Kensie Jr. added 11 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Buffaloes' strong defensive performance.
The game was marked by several key statistics that told the story of the contest. Colorado's 28-for-58 shooting percentage (48.0%) was a testament to their efficiency on offense, while Portland State's 27-for-57 shooting percentage (47.0%) highlighted their struggles to contain the Buffaloes' high-powered attack.
In terms of advanced statistics, Colorado's true shooting percentage of 60.5% and free throw rate of 44.8% were indicative of their strong performance from the field and at the charity stripe. The Buffaloes also outrebounded Portland State 35-30, with a significant edge on the offensive glass (11-9).
The win moves Colorado to [insert relevant ranking or context], while the loss drops Portland State's record to [insert relevant ranking or context].
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Colorado Buffaloes, who showed their fans what they're capable of when given the opportunity. The team's balanced attack and stifling defense made for a convincing win against a tough opponent in the Vikings.