Colorado uses defense to fend off Oregon State

Josh Scott, Askia Booker and Jaron Hopkins all had 13 points, and Colorado hung on to beat Oregon State 64-58 on Thursday night in the Pac-12 opener for both teams.

Oregon State out-rebounded Colorado 37-34 overall but had seven fewer rebounds than the Buffaloes in the second half.

Scott had 10 rebounds for Colorado (12-2, 1-0), which matched its best start since the 1979-80 season when the Buffaloes also opened 12-2. Colorado remained unbeaten in 10 games at the Coors Events Center this season.