BOULDER — Colorado came close but couldn't take advantage of home court Thursday in the end, as the Buffs dropped a 76-74 decision to Oregon State at the CU Events Center.
Colorado fell to 11-9 overall and 2-6 in Pac-12 play while the Beavers improved to 13-7, 5-3.
The Beavers broke a 69-69 tie with 1:00 on the clock with a pair of free throws and CU could not get back on the board on its next three possessions, missing three shots and committing a turnover in the stretch. The Beavers clinched the win with five free throws in the final 37 seconds.