Byrd, Providence stymie Colorado offense in 67-53
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Myles Byrd contributed 17 points and set a career-high with 10 steals, aiding Providence in defeating Colorado 67-53 on Saturday. Providence held Colorado to just 19-of-55 shooting, including a 5-of-17 attempt beyond the three-point line. The Friars forced 22 turnovers on Colorado and had 18 steals. Reserve Jalin Holland added 16 points for Colorado.
In the first half, Barrington Hargress scored 18 points and Jalin Holland 16 for Colorado. The Buffaloes responded with a 6-0 run, closing the half with a 34-26 lead. Colorado had previously defeated Providence on November 14, 2025, with a score of 97-88. Byrd had previously set career-highs with seven steals on two other occasions, one against Colorado State in 2025 and another against Maine 12 days ago. The Providence single-game record for steals is 11, set by John Linehan on January 22, 2002.
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