SEATTLE — Colorado staged a furious comeback in the fourth quarter Friday but the Buffaloes came up just short as CU dropped an 87-77 decision to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena.
The sixth-seeded Buffs, who were ranked 21st in the nation and were making their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2003, saw their season come to an end at 25-9. Third-seeded Iowa — ranked third in the nation — improved to 29-6.
Colorado led by one at the half, 40-39, but the Hawkeyes took control with a 13-0 run early in the third period.