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12/01 23:26 CST Johnson scores 17 points to lead Colorado past Cal Baptist, Buffs off to best start in 76 years Johnson scores 17 points to lead Colorado past Cal Baptist, Buffs off to best start in 76 years BOULDER, Colo. (AP) --- True freshman backup Isaiah Johnson scored 17 points and Barrington Hargress and Sebastian Rancik each scored 12 points and Colorado fought off California Baptist for a 78-70 win on Monday night. Johnson made 9 of 11 foul shots and reserve Alon Michaeli added 11 points for the Buffaloes who shot 45% (24 of 53) including 38% (6 of 16) from 3-point range. Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 25 points with the help of 10-of-11 shooting from the foul line, and Martel Williams scored 14 points for the Lancers. Jordan Muller's layup with 13:03 left gave the Lancers a 50-48 lead after a Michaeli 3 tied it at 48. Daniels made it a four-point lead with 12:28 left, but the Lancers failed to score until 4:58 remained at which point Colorado took control with a 16-0 stretch and led 64-54 after Bangot Dak made a 3 with 5:12 left. Williams converted a three-point play and Jonathan Griman had a dunk with 4:11 left to get Cal Baptist within 64-59. The Lancers pulled within 70-66 on Daniels' personal 5-0 run that included a 3 and a layup but never got closer. It's the first time in 76 years --- the 1949-50 season --- that Colorado has started a season with eight straight wins.

Up Next California Baptist travels to face ninth-ranked BYU on Wednesday. Colorado plays at Colorado State on Saturday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here and here (AP News mobile app). AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

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