Colorado knocks off Fresno State 71-64
Posted: 12.08.2011 at 3:45 PM
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BOULDER, COLO. (AP) -- Andre Roberson had a career-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, Spencer Dinwiddie scored 15 points and Colorado beat Fresno State 71-64 on Wednesday night.

Austin Dufault had 13 points for the Buffaloes (5-3), who have won 27 straight against nonconference opponents at home.

Kevin Olekaibe led Fresno State (4-5) with 26 points.

Colorado led 38-23 at halftime before Fresno State rallied.

Olekaibe had 17 of his points after the break as the Bulldogs pulled to within three. They had a chance to tie, but Tyler Johnson's 3-pointer with 4:26 left rimmed out.

Roberson came into the game averaging 9.7 points. He had 13 by halftime.

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