Colorado Climbs Past Youngstown State

November 14, 2026 | Women's Basketball

BOULDER – Defensive tenacity pushed Colorado women's basketball past Youngstown State, 72-63, on Saturday afternoon at the CU Events Center.

Despite struggling to hit shots in the first quarter, defensive efforts and key rebounds kept the Buffs in the game. Colorado (4-0, 0-0 Big 12) outscored Youngstown State (2-2, 0-0 Horizon) in the remaining three quarters, taking their first lead early in the third frame.

"Our preseason is shaping up to be exactly what we wanted it to be. Like really good teams, diverse teams," head coach JR Payne said. "I'm really proud of how we played tonight, I thought we had great composure against the team that won 25 games…