Fast break
What went right: The Buffaloes turned in one of their best defensive efforts of the season, holding Cal to a .273 shooting percentage, the lowest by a CU opponent this year.
What went wrong: CU struggled against the top defense in the Pac-12, needing a strong second half just to finish with a .340 mark from the field. Cal also outrebounded the Buffs 42-39, though the Buffs owned the advantage on the glass in the second half.
Star of the game: Derrick White. The senior guard hit a critical 3-pointer late and did a little bit of everything for the Buffs, finishing with 17 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.