BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — KJ Simpson scored a career-high 34 points, sinking 13 of 14 in a Colorado parade to the foul line and the Buffaloes held off Washington State 74-67 on Sunday.

Simpson, who has scored at least 20 points in five straight games, made 10 of 18 shots from the floor with one 3-pointer for the Buffaloes (11-2, 2-0 Pac-12 Conference).

Andrej Jakimovski sank a 3-pointer and Myles Rice added two free throws to pull the Cougars (9-4, 0-2) within 65-64 with 3:24 remaining. Simpson answered with a layup and four free throws sandwiched around a 3-pointer from J'Vonne Hadley to keep the Cougars at bay. Hadley, who had one 3-pointer on the season, was 2 for 2 against Washington State and scored 12. Eddie Lampkin Jr. added 10 points and six rebounds for the Buffaloes.

Simpson had 14 points to guide Colorado to a 39-29 lead at halftime. Jakimovski hit all three of his 3-pointers and scored 13 to keep the Cougars within striking distance. The Buffaloes built most of their lead by going 7 for 7 at the foul line, while the Cougars did not attempt a free throw. Colorado was 15 of 19 at the foul line in the second half, while WSU finished 6 of 8.

Jakimovski scored 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting with four 3-pointers for Washington State. Isaac Jones had 16 points on 7-for-7 shooting with eight rebounds. Oscar Cluff pitched in with 16 points and six rebounds off the bench, scoring 14 in the second half.

Colorado leads the series 19-7, including 13-0 at home.

Washington State returns home to host Oregon State on Thursday. Colorado travels to play No. 4 Arizona on Thursday.

McBride puts up 23 as Oral Roberts takes down Denver 89-86 in OT

Issac McBride's 23 points helped Oral Roberts defeat Denver 89-86 in overtime on Sunday night.

McBride added six rebounds for the Golden Eagles (6-7, 1-1 Summit League). Kareem Thompson added 22 points while going 8 of 21 from the floor, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the foul line, and he also had 10 rebounds and four blocks. Jailen Bedford shot 5 of 12 from the field and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 17 points, while adding eight rebounds.

Tommy Bruner led the Pioneers (9-6, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 32 points, five assists and two steals. Jaxon Brenchley added 20 points and 10 rebounds for Denver. Touko Tainamo also put up 15 points, 20 rebounds and four assists.