BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — Colorado used a decisive second-half surge to defeat Texas-San Antonio 88-64 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes (9-1) led by just three points at halftime but outscored the Roadrunners 53-32 after the break. Barrington Hargress led Colorado with 23 points. Jamir Simpson scored 20 points for UTSA (4-6), which lost its second straight. Colorado dominated in transition with 23 fastbreak points and scored 42 points in the paint. A crowd of 5,229 watched the Buffaloes win their eighth game in nine outings.

BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — The Colorado Buffaloes used a dominant second-half surge to pull away from the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners for an 88-64 victory in nonconference men’s basketball on Saturday at a sold-out Coors Events Center. A crowd of 5,229 watched the Buffaloes improve to 9-1, while the Roadrunners fell to 4-6. The game’s decisive stretch came early in the second half, transforming what had been a competitive contest into a comfortable Colorado win. Leading 35-32 at halftime, the Buffaloes opened the second period with a 12-2 run over the first four minutes, fueled by aggressive defense and efficient transition offense. Barrington Hargress, who led all scorers with 23 points, ignited the run with a 3-pointer off an assist from Sebastian Rancik. Colorado’s defense forced several rushed shots from UTSA, leading to easy baskets on the other end, including a layup from Elijah Malone that pushed the lead to 44-34 and forced a Roadrunners timeout. From there, Colorado never looked back. The Buffaloes outscored UTSA 53-32 in the second half, shooting 54 percent from the field after the break while holding the Roadrunners to 32 percent. The Buffaloes’ offensive efficiency was stark, scoring 88 points on just 73 possessions for a rating of 120.4, while UTSA managed only 82.5 points per 100 possessions. Hargress, a guard from Inglewood, California, was the catalyst, hitting five 3-pointers and adding three assists in 26 minutes. His backcourt mate, Isaiah Johnson of Los Angeles, orchestrated the offense with a game-high six assists to go with nine points. The Buffaloes’ frontcourt also contributed significantly, with Rancik of Bratislava, Slovakia, scoring 15 points and grabbing two offensive rebounds, and Bangot Dak of Lincoln, Nebraska, adding 10 points, four assists and two blocks. UTSA was led by guard Jamir Simpson of Lima, Ohio, who scored 20 points and dished out five assists in 33 minutes. Forward Daniel Akitoby of Fairfax, Virginia, provided interior presence with 10 points and two blocks, and Brent Moss, also of Lima, Ohio, chipped in 11 points off the bench. The Roadrunners hung tough in the first half, trading leads early and staying within a single possession at the break thanks to Simpson’s 12 first-half points. The statistical disparity told the story of Colorado’s comprehensive victory. The Buffaloes dominated inside, outscoring UTSA 42-28 in the paint and holding a 15-9 advantage in offensive rebounds, which led to 17 second-chance points. Colorado’s defense was opportunistic, converting 11 UTSA turnovers into 17 points, and the Buffaloes owned the fast break, outscoring the Roadrunners 23-5 in transition. Colorado’s ball movement, despite finishing with only six total assists, created higher-quality shots, as evidenced by their 49.3 percent shooting from the field compared to UTSA’s 39.1 percent. The Roadrunners also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 8 of 16 attempts. The win keeps Colorado rolling as it heads into the heart of its schedule, having won nine of its first ten games with the lone loss coming on the road to rival Colorado State. UTSA, coming off a 42-point loss at Alabama a week ago, continued to struggle against high-major competition. According to pregame analytics from National Statistical, Colorado was projected with a 96.5 percent probability to win. The Buffaloes covered the spread as 21-point favorites, and the total score of 152 points went under the over/under line of 153. Colorado next hosts Portland State on Wednesday. Texas-San Antonio continues a difficult road stretch with a visit to Southern California on Wednesday.

BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — The Colorado Buffaloes look to rebound from their first loss of the season when they host the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes (8-1) saw their eight-game win streak snapped last Saturday in an 86-91 road loss to rival Colorado State. Colorado had been thriving with a balanced offense and strong home-court advantage, where they are 5-0 this season. Guard Isaiah Johnson has been a consistent force, scoring in double figures in six straight games, including a 17-point performance in the loss to the Rams. UTSA (4-5) enters on a three-game skid, most recently a 55-97 defeat at Alabama on Dec. 7. The Roadrunners have struggled against higher-level competition, with all five losses coming by double digits. Their success hinges on guard Jamir Simpson, who has been a bright spot. Simpson is averaging 19.7 points over his last six games and poured in 20 points with seven rebounds against the Crimson Tide. Colorado’s defense, which allows just 69.2 points per game at home, will focus on containing Simpson. The Buffaloes have more size and depth, with contributors like forwards Alon Michaeli and Bangot Dak providing scoring alongside Johnson. For UTSA, finding secondary scoring behind Simpson is critical. Dorian Hayes is coming off a 12-point game at Alabama, but the Roadrunners will need a more collective effort to challenge a Colorado team eager to regain momentum before a tough stretch of Pac-12 play. This marks the first meeting between the programs. Tipoff is set for Saturday afternoon in Boulder. Following this game, Colorado hosts Portland State on Dec. 17, while UTSA travels to face Southern California on the same date.