Colorado Struggles in Close 65-64 Loss To Colorado State

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After the Georgia win, the Buffaloes took a tumble. In Fort Collins on November 30th the Buffaloes lost a close one to the Rams, 65-64.
A couple items of note about these two teams: A year ago, Colorado won 90-83. Going back the last four years, the Buffaloes are now 3-2 against the Rams and 1-2 at Moby Arena. Since 1980, Colorado is on top, 20-12.
Colorado lost statistical battles to Colorado State in free throw shooting and assists. [TABLE="class: charttable"]
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Consistent 62% foul shooting resulted for the Rams resulted in more points, compared to only 44% shooting for the Buffaloes. Colorado State spread the ball around and got 12 assists compared to 10 for Colorado.
Spencer DinWiddie was a bright spot against the Rams with 16 points on 60% shooting in 30 minutes. Andre Roberson added 12 rebounds.
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Grade	Mins	Pts	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	TO
S. DinWiddie
Austin Dufault
Nate Tomlinson
Carlon Brown
Jeremy Adams
Andre Roberson
S. Harris-Tunks
Askia Booker
Sabatino Chen

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[TD="align: right"]16[/TD]
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[TD="align: right"]1[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]0[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]1[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]1[/TD]

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[TD="align: right"]29[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]13[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]3[/TD]
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[TD="align: right"]0[/TD]
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[TD="align: right"]33[/TD]
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[TD="align: right"]0[/TD]
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[TD="align: right"]29[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]9[/TD]
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Grade	Mins	Pts	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	TO
Dorian Green
Wes Eikmeier
Dwight Smith
Jesse Carr
Kaipo Sabas
Trevor Williams
Greg Smith
Will Bell

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It was tough to lose to Colorado State. The Buffaloes fall to 4-3.
Next on the schedule is Fresno State at home on December 7th.
Colorado Game Notes:

• Colorado started 4-3 during the 2010, 2008, 2002, and 1997 seasons (since 1996).
• CU set season lows for field goal percentage, assists, and field goals made.
• Andre Roberson recorded the 18th double digit rebound game of his career.
• Austin Dufault had a career high with a 100% three point percentage.
• Colorado has lost 75% of the time this season (1-3) after recording 13 or fewer free throws made.

Colorado State Game Notes:

• Dorian Green set a career high with 9 rebounds and 8 defensive rebounds.
• Wes Eikmeier has 3 straight double-digit point games.
• Dorian Green recorded a team season high in defensive rebounds with 8.
• This was the 1st foul out of the season for Will Bell.
• Wes Eikmeier has led the team in scoring 5 times in 7 games this season.

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