Playing three games in four days is a tough ask for any team, especially a young and inexperienced team like the University of Colorado Buffaloes. After arriving in the US Virgin Islands on Wednesday, the Buffs spent a day exploring the area before beginning their three-game sprint at the Paradise Jam.
Opening game: Southern Illinois Salukis
Colorado’s first opponent, Southern Illinois, gave them a competitive game to open up the tournament on Friday night. The Buffs lost to the Salukis 67-63 after letting them back into the game. After opening the game on a 12-1 run, the Buffs could only score six more points the rest of the half, and Southern Illinois went into the locker room with a 27-19 advantage.