BOULDER — Colorado struggled on the offensive end and had no answer for USC on the defensive end Thursday as the short-handed Buffaloes dropped an 84-65 decision to the Trojans at the CU Events Center.
Tad Boyle's Buffs fell to 15-14 overall and 7-11 in Pac-12 play while the Trojans improved to 20-8, 12-5.
Boogie Ellis led five Trojans in double figures with 21 points.
HOW IT HAPPENED: The Buffs trailed by 13 at the half and saw USC build its cushion to 17 early in the second period, 53-36.