Entering halftime on Thursday night, another disappointing loss to the Pac-12’s worst team seemed possible. Colorado was shooting just 25% from the field and trailed by three to the three-win Cal Golden Bears.
Tristan da Silva, however, changed things quickly by scoring the Buffs’ first 12 points of the second half to give CU a lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Da Silva buried 17 of his team-high 20 points in the second half and paired with another all-around strong defensive effort at home, the Buffs managed a 59-46 win.
KJ Simpson remained stuck in a cold spell, but he pitched in 10 points and four assists to help the cause. Luke O’Brien and Jalen Gabbidon also scored nine apiece.
Check out a few photos from the win:
NCAA Basketball: California at Colorado
Feb 2, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; California Golden Bears forward Kuany Kuany (13) drives at Colorado…
Feb 2, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; California Golden Bears forward Kuany Kuany (13) drives at Colorado Buffaloes guard Jalen Gabbidon (3) in the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: California at Colorado
Feb 2, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; California Golden Bears forward Lars Thiemann (21) shoots over Colorado…
Feb 2, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; California Golden Bears forward Lars Thiemann (21) shoots over Colorado Buffaloes guard Javon Ruffin (11) in the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: California at Colorado
Feb 2, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second…
Feb 2, 2023; Boulder, Colorado,…
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