The Colorado Buffaloes have had it bad since a surprising road win against the Oregon Ducks. They dropped games against Washington and Washington State on the road, either of which would have helped their tournament chances immensely. After Tad Boyle tested positive for COVID, they played Oregon at home and lost to them in Boulder for the first time ever. The Buffs desperately needed a game to reset, and they found that against the Oregon State Beavers.
I doubt CU will have a first half as good as this one.