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)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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.
