Why the Buffs won: Defense was solid most of the night, holding Charleston to 29.8% shooting and forcing 20 turnovers, including eight on steals. CU scored 19 points off the turnovers.

1. CU’s Anaelle Dutat: Finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals.

2. CU’s Kennedy Sanders: Scored 14 points and had two assists and two steals.

3. Charleston’s Taryn Barbot: Racked up a game-high 22 points, along with nine rebounds.

Up next: The Buffs host Wyoming at the CU Events Center on Sunday (1 p.m., ESPN+).

Like Sunday, the Colorado women’s basketball team found itself in a battle with a talented mid-major opponent on Tuesday.

Unlike Sunday, the Buffaloes kicked it into high gear during the fourth quarter and pulled away for a victory, knocking off Charleston, 66-47,

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