The Colorado men’s basketball team is currently in a strong position with a record of 14-5 (5-3 Pac-12), tied for 4th in the conference standings. After a successful homestand, they are eager to carry their momentum onto the road. On January 13th, led by senior guard J’Vonne Hadley’s 15 points, CU secured a 68-58 victory over the USC Trojans (8-8, 2-3 Pac-12) after overcoming a 16-point deficit in the first half. However, challenges awaited them.
Facing the Oregon Ducks (13-3, 5-0 Pac-12) on January 18th, CU found themselves trailing 57-56 with 11:26 remaining in the second half. Senior forward Tristan Da Silva’s three-pointer shifted the momentum, leading the Buffs to a 86-70 win, with four of their five starters scoring in double figures. Subsequently, on January 20th, they dominated against Oregon State, winning 90-57 and maintaining a perfect 12-0 home record.
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With a 5-0 home record in conference play, the Buffs now face a crucial 3-game road trip against the Washington schools and Utah. Having struggled on the road this year with a 0-4 record, CU aims to translate their home success into away games, particularly after going 2-8 in road games last year. Their road challenges began on November 29th with a loss to the Colorado State Rams, but CU remains focused on improving.
The upcoming road trip includes matchups against the Washington schools and Utah, and the Buffs cannot afford to go 0-3. Notably, they are determined to break their 2-14 all-time record in Seattle as they face the Washington Huskies on Wednesday, January 24th, at 9 p.m. MT. Despite earlier setbacks on the road, the Buffs believe that their recent 3-0 homestand has reignited their momentum.
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With key players like Da Silva and Cody Williams back in action, they look forward to extending their winning streak to four games and overcoming their road struggles. After their win against Oregon State, Da Silva expressed confidence, stating, “We’re about to go on the road, so I feel like this little momentum that we’ve got going right now is going to be good for us on the road, too. We’ve just got to keep doing what we’re doing.” The Buffs are determined to carry this momentum forward as they embark on their road journey.
