San Diego State travels to Boulder to face Colorado basketball team
The Toreros enter the matchup at 2-0 after defeating Tarleton State in overtime, while Colorado sits at 1-1 following a loss to San Diego State.
By Leah Thompson ·
San Diego State will play Colorado on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the CU Events Center in Boulder. The game marks the first major test of the season for the Toreros, who hold a 2-0 record. Colorado, the Buffaloes, are 1-1. The match will stream on ESPN+.
San Diego State came into this game on a high note. The Toreros defeated Tarleton State 96-90 in overtime on Friday. Dusty Stromer hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to force the extra period. He finished with a game-high 22 points, all scored in the second half. Stromer made all 12 of his free throws. Jevon Hill added 18 points, and Davion Hill contributed 16.
The bench provided a substantial boost for San Diego State. Chace Holley scored 13 points and dished out four assists. Marqui Worthy added 10 points, making him the fifth player in double figures. Jose Roberto Tanchyn pulled down nine rebounds in 22 minutes. The Toreros shot 34 for 39 from the free-throw line.
Colorado has a history against San Diego State. The Buffaloes lead the all-time series 4-3. They are 3-1 when playing in Boulder. However, they lost their most recent game. Colorado fell to San Diego State 77-66 on Saturday at Pechanga Arena. That contest was the inaugural Bill Walton Classic. Fifth-year guard Barrington Hargress scored 33 points in that loss.
San Diego State started Jevon Hill and Sekou Konneh against Tarleton State. The team drew 30 points and 23 rebounds from its bench in that game. The Toreros will face Chicago State next on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
