Colorado-UCF Notes - University of Colorado Athletics

Colorado snaps its 13-game losing streak, its longest since 1985-86.

Colorado’s 76 points are its most in a Big 12 game this year and most since scoring 79 against Bellarmine, in its last win, Dec. 21, 2024.

Colorado’s 52 rebounds are its most in a game since grabbing 55 against Oregon on March 10, 2022 at the Pac-12 Tournament. The Buffaloes’ 16 offensive rebounds are their most since recording 19 against Florida State on Nov. 21, 2023.

Colorado met its gold standard of holding its opponent to 40 percent or less and having at least a plus-eight margin on the boards, moving to 6-0 this season when that happens. UCF shot 34.4 percent for the game and Colorado had a commanding 52-29 edge on the boards.

Assane Diop (6 points, 10 rebounds, 4-4 FT) matched his career-high in rebounds, reaching double figures for the second time (10 vs. Northern Colorado). Led the Buffaloes in rebounding for the fourth time this season. Hit all four free throws improving his season percentage to 83.0 percent (44-53).

Julian Hammond III (11 points, 6-6 FT, 2 blocks) first time with multiple blocked shots in a game. Had just two in his first 24 games this season. Hit all six free throws and has made 61 of his last 66 (.924).

Bangot Dak (9 points, 2 blocks) has recorded at least one block in 10 straight games and two or more in the last six. Averaging 2.5 blocks the last 10 games.

Andrej Jakimovski (15 points, 7 rebounds, 6-10 FG, 3-6 3FG) led the Buffaloes in scoring for the fifth time this season. Has hit 6 of his last 13 from 3-point range (.462). His seven rebounds are his most against a Big 12 opponent this season.

Sebastian Rancik (10 points, 7 rebounds) has averaged 14.5 points and 8.0 rebounds the last two games. His first time with consecutive double-figure scoring games. Averaging 9.3 as a starter the last five games.