ABOUT THE BUFFALOES: Colorado is 12-5 overall and 4-3 in the Pac-12 Conference after dropping a 61-58 decision to No. 16 (AP)/15 (Coaches) USC on Jan. 20. The loss snapped the Buffaloes' eight-game home winning streak in conference games.
Overall, the Buffaloes have won nine of their last 13 and 35 of 49 (35-14) dating back to the beginning of the 2020-21 season. During that span, the Buffaloes have suffered back-to-back losses just twice - once last year, and once this season.
The Buffaloes have fared well in tight contests. Ten of Colorado's games have been within six points - or two possessions - with four minutes or less remaining in the game.