Holland scores 18 and Colorado's dismantles Abilene Christian with 58-point second half

BOULDER, Colo. -- Jalin Holland scored 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting and Colorado went on a second-half offensive eruption to dismantle Abilene Christian 94-59 in a season opener on Monday night.

Josiah Sanders and reserve Justin Neely each scored 14 points, Barrington Hargress scored 11 and Noah Feddersen 10 for Colorado.

Timéo Pons scored 13 points and reserves Evan Boisdur and Willan Marie-Anais 11 apiece for the Wildcats.

Colorado led 36-34 at halftime and proceeded to outscore Abilene Christian 58-25 in the second half. The Buffaloes shot 35 of 58 (60%) including 10 of 19 (53%) from 3-point range for the game.

Abilene Christian made only 4 of 20 from beyond the 3-point line.

It was the first meeting between the two schools.

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