CU men's basketball dominates Harvard to remain undefeated at 4-0.

The Colorado men's basketball team continued their winning streak with a dominant performance against Harvard on Sunday. The Buffs showed why they are a force to be reckoned with, as they finished the game with an impressive 88-66 victory. So, what was the key to their success?

For starters, CU minimized their mistakes by recording a season-low 13 turnovers. This was a notable improvement from their previous games, where turnovers had been a major issue. In addition, the Buffs excelled in their shooting, going 9-for-19 from long range. They also dominated the boards, outrebounding Harvard 43-30.

The standout players of the game were Andrej Jakimovski, Elijah Malone, and Javon Ruffin. Jakimovski, a graduate transfer, led all scorers with 20 points and shared the team's rebounding lead with seven. Malone, the team's center, had an impressive performance with 16 points and seven rebounds. And Ruffin, who has been making a comeback this season, scored a career-high 15 points and had four assists.

The Buffs will now turn their focus to the Maui Invitational, where they will face off against Michigan State in their first game on Nov. 25. But before they head to Hawaii, they can celebrate their perfect 4-0 record for the season's opening games.

Despite their strong start, the Buffs are aware that they still have room for improvement. In their previous games, they had to rely on their resilience to overcome their shortcomings. Against Harvard, they showed that they can put their foot down and secure a victory without having to struggle.

One of the keys to their victory was their ability to limit Harvard's success from long range. After the Crimson made six 3-pointers in the first half, the Buffs tightened their defense and only allowed two in the second half. Head coach Tad Boyle was pleased with their performance, stating that guarding the 3-point line was crucial to their victory.

The game was a close one in the first half, with Harvard managing to stay within three points of the Buffs. But CU pulled away in the second half, thanks to a 15-6 run that gave them a 12-point lead at halftime. Harvard tried to make a comeback in the second half, but the Buffs shut them down with a 21-4 run that sealed their victory.

The Buffs also improved in their ball handling, committing only three turnovers in the second half after a shaky start. Ruffin acknowledged that turnovers have been a problem for them in previous games, and they made it a point to address it during halftime. Despite a couple of late turnovers, the game was well in their control by then.

Four players scored double-digit points for CU, with Jakimovski leading the way with 20 points. Malone and Ruffin had 16 and 15 points, respectively, while Evan Baskin had a solid performance with 13 points. The Buffs also maintained a high shooting percentage, going over 50% for the second consecutive game.

The Buffs' success on the boards was also worth noting, as they continued their strong rebounding performance from previous games. However, they are aware that they will face tougher competition in Maui, and their physical advantage may not be as significant. But with their versatility and size, the Buffs are confident that they can continue to dominate on the boards.

Overall, it was a solid performance by the Buffs, who are now 4-0 for the season. They will have a week to prepare for their game against Michigan State, where they will face some of the best teams in college basketball. But for now, they can celebrate their success and continue to work on improving their game.

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