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Buffs defeat Norfolk State in second round of NIT, 76-60

The Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball season continues.

The Buffs beat up on eight-seeded Norfolk State on Monday night at the CU Events Center, defeating the Spartans 76-60 in the second round of the NIT.

Colorado will now take on the Texas Longhorns in the third round of the National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday in Austin.

The Buffaloes shot a clean 50 percent from the floor in the win and never trailed Norfolk State. Sophomore guard/forward Tyler Bey led the team with 17 points, while freshman forward Evan Battey contributed a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.