Colorado-Harvard Notes
Colorado is 4-0 for the second-straight season and the fifth time in the Tad Boyle era (since 2010-11). The Buffaloes have won their last seven home games dating back to last year and have won 20 of 21 since the beginning of 2023-24.
Colorado is 131-39 (.771) in regular season nonconference games under Boyle including an 84-22 (.792) mark since 2014-15. Colorado is 100-8 (.926) in nonconference home games under Boyle.
Colorado improved its lead in the series over Harvard to 4-1 and has won the last two meetings.
Colorado met its “Gold Standard” for the third time in four games, holding the opponent to 40 percent or less from the field and having a plus-8 advantage in rebounding. Harvard shot 36.9 percent from the field and the Buffaloes enjoyed a plus-13 advantage on the boards (43-30).
Colorado is shooting 54.1 percent over the last two games (59-109). The Buffaloes have won eight-straight, and 19 of their last 21 when shooting at least 50 percent.
Colorado had a season-high six blocked shots and a season-low 13 turnovers.
After starting the season making 14 of 41 from 3-point range in the first two games (.341) the Buffaloes have made 21 of 46 over the last two (.457).
Elijah Malone (16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 6-6 FT) eclipsed 2,000 points for his collegiate career on a made free throw at the 13:18 mark of the first half and now has 2,009 in 143 career games. His four blocked shots are a team-season high and the most by a Buffalo since Quincy Allen had four against USC on Feb. 23, 2023. Made all six free throw attempts and is now 17 of 20 from the line this season (.850).
Andrej Jakimovski (20 points, 5 rebounds, 7-14 FG) season-high in points and the fifth overall 20-point game in his college career. His 14 field goal attempts are a personal and team season highs.
Javon Ruffin (15 points, 4 assists, 4-5 FG, 5-5 FT) career-high in points, surpassing his previous best of 14 set against Texas A&M on Nov. 18, 2022. Season-high in free throws made and attempted. Has dished out nine assists over the last two games (4.5 apg).
Harrison Carrington (9 points, 2-2 FG, 4-4 FT) perfect night from the floor recording career highs in points, field goals made and free throws made and attempted. Hit his first career 3-point field goal late in the contest. Matched his personal best of two field goals attempted.
Colorado is 131-39 (.771) in regular season nonconference games under Boyle including an 84-22 (.792) mark since 2014-15. Colorado is 100-8 (.926) in nonconference home games under Boyle.
Colorado improved its lead in the series over Harvard to 4-1 and has won the last two meetings.
Colorado met its “Gold Standard” for the third time in four games, holding the opponent to 40 percent or less from the field and having a plus-8 advantage in rebounding. Harvard shot 36.9 percent from the field and the Buffaloes enjoyed a plus-13 advantage on the boards (43-30).
Colorado is shooting 54.1 percent over the last two games (59-109). The Buffaloes have won eight-straight, and 19 of their last 21 when shooting at least 50 percent.
Colorado had a season-high six blocked shots and a season-low 13 turnovers.
After starting the season making 14 of 41 from 3-point range in the first two games (.341) the Buffaloes have made 21 of 46 over the last two (.457).
Elijah Malone (16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 6-6 FT) eclipsed 2,000 points for his collegiate career on a made free throw at the 13:18 mark of the first half and now has 2,009 in 143 career games. His four blocked shots are a team-season high and the most by a Buffalo since Quincy Allen had four against USC on Feb. 23, 2023. Made all six free throw attempts and is now 17 of 20 from the line this season (.850).
Andrej Jakimovski (20 points, 5 rebounds, 7-14 FG) season-high in points and the fifth overall 20-point game in his college career. His 14 field goal attempts are a personal and team season highs.
Javon Ruffin (15 points, 4 assists, 4-5 FG, 5-5 FT) career-high in points, surpassing his previous best of 14 set against Texas A&M on Nov. 18, 2022. Season-high in free throws made and attempted. Has dished out nine assists over the last two games (4.5 apg).
Harrison Carrington (9 points, 2-2 FG, 4-4 FT) perfect night from the floor recording career highs in points, field goals made and free throws made and attempted. Hit his first career 3-point field goal late in the contest. Matched his personal best of two field goals attempted.