Fast break
CU dominated the boards (39-20) and played an exceptional third quarter on both ends of the floor to get itself back into the game.
Turnovers were costly in the first half the fourth quarter, and the Buffs never found an answer for Arizona's Aari McDonald, who had 32 points.
Quinessa Caylao-Do. The junior scored 21 points, including 12 in the second half.
The Buffs will host Arizona State on Sunday at CU Events Center at 2 p.m.
In the final moments of the game on Friday night, the Colorado women's basketball team got the play it wanted.