BOULDER — In a Pac-12 that may be as wide open as any time since the first year of expansion, the Colorado Buffaloes know there is still time to put themselves right back into the thick of the conference race.
But to do that, they also know they will have to uphold one of the cardinal rules of college hoops: hold serve at home. It is a prerequisite for any team with designs on a top-tier finish in conference play.
This week, the 9-5 Buffs (0-2 Pac-12) have the chance to do just that, as they host Washington State on Thursday (7 p.