Why the Buffs won: CU dominated defensively, holding New Mexico to a .344 mark while forcing 21 turnovers.

Three stars

1. Anaelle Dutat. The Rhode Island transfer enjoyed a memorable CU debut, posting a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

2. Jade Crook. The freshman from Australia recorded 12 points and seven rebounds.

3. Desiree Wooten. A transfer from North Texas, Wooten filled up the stat sheet with 13 points, three assists, three steals and a pair of rebounds.

Up next: CU hits the road for a huge test at No. 20 Louisville on Wednesday.

The new-look rotation for the Colorado women’s basketball team probably will be a work in progress on offense.

Defensively, however, the Buffaloes already are operating at a high level.

CU harassed New Mexico throughout the night and ti

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