Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 94–59 in its season opener Monday night at the CU Events Center in Boulder.
Buffaloes guard Jalin Holland scored 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting. Guard Josiah Sanders and reserve guard Justin Neely each added 14 points. Forward Barrington Hargress finished with 11 points, and guard Noah Feddersen had 10.
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Wildcats guard Timéo Pons led his team with 13 points. Reserve guards Evan Boisdur and Willan Marie-Anais each scored 11.
Colorado held a 36–34 halftime edge and outscored Abilene Christian 58–25 after intermission. The Buffaloes shot 35 of 58 (60%) from the field and 10 of 19 (53%) from 3-point range. Abilene Christian made 4 of 20 shots beyond the arc.
The game marked the first matchup between the two schools.
Abilene Christian hosts Lamar next Saturday. Colorado hosts San Diego State next Saturday.
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