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South Dakota State Falls 81-70 to Colorado - Recap

Colorado grabbed a 81-70 win over South Dakota State on Friday, behind a 23-point effort from Julian Hammond III at CU Events Center.

Colorado was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.0-point spread as a favorite.

Colorado got 15 points from Elijah Malone and another 11 points from RJ Smith. Julian Hammond III contributed 6 assists, while Elijah Malone cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

South Dakota State got a 16-point performance from Joe Sayler, who was supported by 12 points from Kalen Garry. Oscar Cluff had 4 assists in a losing cause for South Dakota State, while Oscar Cluff grabbed 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Colorado were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Colorado had a 32-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Colorado takes its act home to face Bellarmine looking for another win. For South Dakota State, they head home to face Chadron State.