Fast break
The Buffs shot 64 percent in the second half (16-for-25) and outrebounded USC 38-29. CU also went 13-for-15 at the free throw line.
The Buffs' 12 turnovers led to a sizeable 15-2 edge for USC in points off turnovers.
McKinley Wright. The sophomore point guard was in control during a back-and-forth game, finishing with 20 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 38 minutes.
The Buffs return home to host the Arizona schools, a run that begins Wednesday against Arizona State (8:30 p.m., FS1).
LOS ANGELES — It was a showdown Tad Boyle did his best to downplay, saying his team's battle Saturday night at USC was equally important as the win his Colorado basketball team picked up Wednesday night at UCLA.