TUCSON, Ariz. — Colorado's offense couldn't match Arizona's firepower Saturday and the Buffaloes dropped a 78-68 decision to the Wildcats at the McKale Center.
Tad Boyle's Buffs fell to 15-13 overall and 7-10 in Pac-12 play while also losing their 13th in a row to the Wildcats on their home court. Arizona improved to 24-4, 13-4.
Colorado took an early 18-6 lead after forcing five Arizona turnovers. But the Buffs couldn't maintain their hot hand and the Wildcats found their offensive rhythm. The Buffs' offense also took a hit when leading scorer Tristan da Silva went out with his second foul with 11:33 still remaining in the half, and Arizona outscored the Buffs 40-16 in the final 15 minutes to take a 46-34 lead at intermission.