STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A strong Nordic showing thanks to a win and a runner-up finish helped the defending national champion University of Colorado ski team move up a spot into fourth place here Friday as the 63rd NCAA Skiing Championship reached the midway point.
Montana State maintained its lead, extending it from 10 to 18 points as the Bobcats have 282 team points through four of eight events. Utah overtook Denver for second place, but just barely as the NCAA West Regional champion Utes have 264 points and the Pioneers 263; Colorado is the only other team over 200 as the Buffaloes have 214.