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Buffaloes Fall to BYU, March Madness Dreams in Jeopardy

3/1/2026

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Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team lost to the BYU Cougars, 75-62, jeopardizing their NCAA Tournament chances.
Colorado led by eight entering the fourth quarter, then was outscored as BYU had a 27-6 run.
Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball head coach JR Payne expressed disappointment in the effort, saying the Buffaloes were out-hustled.
Despite a 20-10 regular season, the Buffaloes now face a Big 12 tournament to secure a March Madness bid.

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Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team lost to the BYU Cougars, 75-62, jeopardizing their NCAA Tournament chances.
Colorado led by eight entering the fourth quarter, then was outscored as BYU had a 27-6 run.
Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball head coach JR Payne expressed disappointment in the effort, saying the Buffaloes were out-hustled.
Despite a 20-10 regular season, the Buffaloes now face a Big 12 tournament to secure a March Madness bid.