STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — The University of Colorado ski team finished third in its own Spencer James Nelson Memorial Invitational, with men’s and women’s Nordic classic races concluding the invitational here Sunday at Howelsen Hill. The alpine teams were also in action Sunday in an RMISA Alpine Qualifier across town at Mt. Werner.
The Buffs opened the day eight points behind Denver and 36 points behind Utah. The Utes ended up pulling away from the field, finishing with 649 points. Denver held off the Buffs and finished four points ahead, 587-583. Montana State (516.5) and New Mexico (514) rounded out the top five.