BEST ) University of Colorado's Tre'Shaun Fletcher goes to the basket against Omaha's Zach Jackson during Sunday's game at the Coors Events Center. David R. Jennings staff photographer November 22, 2015 for more photos please go to www.dailycamera.com
An early start and an inspired opponent nearly spelled disaster for the Colorado men's basketball team on Sunday.
The Buffaloes' big men made sure the day didn't end badly against the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
Josh Scott had 14 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks and spurred a second-half comeback and Wesley Gordon had 12 points and three blocks as CU survived a scare but beat the Mavericks 87-82 at the Coors Events Center.