Colorado Dominates Abilene Christian With 58-Point Second Half in Season-Opening Victory.
Jalin Holland led the way with 18 points as Colorado opened its season with a convincing 94-59 victory over Abilene Christian on Monday night in Boulder, Colorado. Holland was efficient from the field, connecting on 8 of 12 attempts. Josiah Sanders and reserve Justin Neely added 14 points apiece, while Barrington Hargress finished with 11 and Noah Feddersen contributed 10 for the Buffaloes. Timéo Pons paced Abilene Christian with 13 points. Reserves Evan Boisdur and Willan Marie-Anais each added 11 in the loss.
Colorado held a narrow 36-34 advantage at halftime before taking complete control after the break. The Buffaloes erupted for 58 points in the second half while limiting the Wildcats to just 25. Colorado finished the game shooting 60% from the field, making 35 of 58 attempts. The Buffaloes also connected on 10 of 19 shots from three-point range, good for 53%.
Abilene Christian struggled from beyond the arc, converting just four of its 20 three-point attempts. Monday's contest marked the first meeting between the two programs.
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Abilene Christian will return home Saturday to host Lamar, while Colorado will welcome San Diego State as both teams continue their early-season schedules.
