BOULDER — It would be safe to assume that the scoreboard operator will be busy Saturday afternoon when Colorado and Illinois-Chicago square off at the CU Events Center (4 p.m., Pac-12 Networks).
The 6-1 Buffs, riding a four-game win streak, are averaging 85.3 points per game. The 4-5 Flames, coached by former Colorado assistant Steve McClain, are averaging 81.2 per game. Offense should not be in short supply — and it's why the game has CU coach Tad Boyle's undivided attention.
"They're extremely dangerous," Boyle said. "They have great guard play, they have bigs that are athletic.