The Buffs will take the W.
Colorado did enough to get by the New Mexico Lobos, 87-76, on Saturday to get to 2-0 on the season,.
The Buffs started slowly and New Mexico was able to stay in the game. Colorado led 42-36 at halftime.
The Lobos got the deficit down to 60-59 a little more than halfway through the second half but Colorado never gave up the lead.
Sophomore Keeshawn Barthelemy was 3-4 from three-point range and led the Buffs with 20 points. Senior Evan Battey had 16 points and six rebounds.
Up next for Colorado is a home game against Maine on Monday, November 15. Coverage starts at 530 p.m. MST on KOA 850 AM and 94.1 FM.
Postgame comments from head coach Tad Boyle.
Postgame comments from CU's Evan Battey and Jabari Walker.