IOWA CITY, Iowa—Selection Sunday was a celebration of the Colorado women's basketball team.
Since then, it has been all business for the Buffaloes, who are preparing for their first NCAA Tournament game since 2013. Colorado (22-8), the No. 7 seed in the Greensboro Region takes on 10th seeded Creighton (20-9) in opening round action on Friday (11:30 a.m. MT, ESPNEWS).
"We are thrilled to be here," head coach JR Payne said to the media before Thursday's practice. "We are thrilled to be in Iowa City. Thrilled to be in the NCAA Tournament and have the opportunity to play a team like Creighton.