Buffs Head To Texas With NIT Final Four Berth At Stake

AUSTIN, Texas — The level of competition and the stakes have gone up a notch for the Colorado Buffaloes.

After two home wins over mid-major programs in the first two rounds of the NIT, the Buffaloes will take their postseason show on the road Wednesday for a 7 p.m. game against Texas (ESPN2). A win will send the 23-12 Buffs to New York's Madison Square Garden for next Tuesday's NIT semifinals; a loss will send them home for the remainder of their spring break.

Also at stake: a chance for a 24th win, which would match the most by any team in CU history. Currently tied for third on CU's all-time list, this year's team could move into a tie for first, matching the 2010-11 and 2011-12 teams that…