Marco Garcia, Associated Press
Colorado forward Evan Battey (21) guards Indiana State forward Bronson Kessinger (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Getting your player ready...
The Colorado men’s basketball team had an early wake-up call on Saturday.
The Buffaloes didn’t answer the bell.
Coach Tad Boyle’s club once again committed far too many turnovers and was unable to execute a defensive game plan centered on slowing one of the top 3-point shooting teams in the nation. The result was a 72-67 defeat against Indiana State in the opening game of the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii.
It was Indiana State’s first victory against a Pac-12 Conference program since 1946, while the Buffs were relegated to the consolation bracket where they will take on Hawaii on Sunday at 5 p.m. MT.
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