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BROOKLYN, N.Y. — If this was the first measuring stick for the Colorado men's basketball team, the Buffaloes still have work to do.
Despite an impressive late rally, CU was never able to fully overcome a torrid shooting performance early by Notre Dame, as the Buffs fell 89-83 Monday in the Legends Classic.
Notre Dame knocked down 12 of its first 18 shots while building a lead that reached 18 points late in the first half.
CU continually tried to rally but the Irish kept putting together mini-runs that kept the Buffs at bay.