CU point guard McKinley Wright says the test at New Mexico will be a "good challenge" for the Buffs. (Joel Broida)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When the Colorado Buffaloes hit Pac-12 play, they know they will see some raucous crowds and hostile environments on the road.
Tuesday night's matchup with 4-3 New Mexico at the The Pit — the Lobos' famed home area — will be a perfect warmup for those contests, as the 7-1 Buffs are expected to play in front of the largest crowd they have seen thus far this season.
In three home games this year, New Mexico has averaged nearly 12,000 fans per game at Dreamstyle Arena (the facility's official name), including a gathering of 14,393 for a matchup with in-state rival New Mexico State.