Buffs drop eighth straight after 80-60 loss to Cal

Freshman guard Lesila Finau navigates between defenders for the score. Jan. 25, 2019. (Kevin Wu/CU Independent File)The Colorado Buffaloes lost their eighth straight game to the California Golden Bears in the CU Events Center on Sunday afternoon.

CU got off to a shaky start in the first quarter by committing five turnovers and eight personal fouls. When they weren’t turning the ball over, the Buffs struggled to score. They went 5-13 from the field and only made one three-pointer in five attempts.

Cal also struggled early with three turnovers, but as the quarter progressed, the Bears starting backcourt of senior guard Asha Thomas and sophomore guard Kianna Smith set the tone with five points…