After big win vs. Washington, Arizona State dropped by Colorado

Feb 13, 2019, 11:25 PM

Arizona State forward Zylan Cheatham, left, works the ball inside as Colorado forward Lucas Siewert defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 77-73. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOULDER, Colo. — McKinley Wright IV scored 24 points with six rebounds and eight assists, Tyler Bey had 22 points and 17 rebounds and Colorado got past Arizona State 77-73 on Wednesday night.

The duo dominated inside as Colorado (15-9, 6-6 in Pac-12) scored 38 points in the paint.

The Sun Devils (16-8, 7-5) were led by Luguentz Dort’s 21 points on 13 shots. Taeshon Cherry, who returned from a concussion, was limited to eight points due to foul trouble.

The game featured nine ties and seven lead changes. An extended Colorado run of 29-16 in the second half finally created separation. The run was capped by a 3-pointer by Wright with a little less than three minutes left.

Wright also had eight assists while shooting effectively from the field at 9 of 13. Bey set his career high in rebounds.

BIG PICTURE

The Buffaloes have won four straight in conference play for the first time since the 2005-06 season. Last weekend Colorado earned just its second road sweep since joining the Pac-12. They are looking to work their way up from the bottom of the conference with a home-heavy slate ahead.

Arizona State continues to struggle at Colorado. The Buffaloes have won five straight against the Sun Devils and eight of nine all-time. Arizona State’s one win came in overtime six years ago.

UP NEXT

Colorado and Arizona came into Wednesday in a four-way tie for seventh place in the Pac-12. The two will play in Boulder on Sunday evening.

Arizona State and Utah entered in a three-way tie for second place in the conference. They will play one another on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Arizona State forward Zylan Cheatham, right, goes up for basket past Colorado guard Tyler Bey in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, front, looks to pass the ball as Arizona State forward Romello White defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado guard Tyler Bey, right, gets trapped with the ball by Arizona State forward Zylan Cheatham in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley argues with referees in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona State guard Luguentz Dort, left, defends as Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV looks to pass the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona State guard Rob Edwards looks to recover a loose ball against Colorado in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado forward Alexander Strating, front, pulls in a loose ball in front of Arizona State guard Rob Edwards in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona State guard Remy Martin, right, tumbles while driving to the rim for a basket past Colorado guards Shane Gatling, left, and Tyler Bey in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona State forward Zylan Cheatham, left, goes up for a basket as Colorado guard D'Shawn Schwartz defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona State guard Luguentz Dort, center, is fouled as he drives to the rim for a basket as Colorado forward Lucas Siewert, left, and guard Daylen Kountz, right, defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

San Antonio spurs guard Derrick White, left, jokes with his former Colorado teammate Namon Wright before the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Arizona State and Colorado on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 77-73. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona State guard Rob Edwards, center, looks to pass the ball as Colorado guards Daylen Kountz, back left, and Tyler Bey defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 77-73. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona State forward Zylan Cheatham, left, works the ball inside as Colorado forward Lucas Siewert defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 77-73. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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