The University of Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball team traveled to China last week for the fifth annual Pac-12 China Game, a tradition created through the Pac-12 Global Initiative. Their trip ultimately culminated in a non-conference season opener against the Arizona State Sun Devils. CU came home victorious, beating the Sun Devils 81-71.
CU spent the week in Shanghai as part of an effort to expand the cultural horizons of the Pac-12.
“Anytime you are fortunate enough to experience a different culture, that in itself is really a blessing,” said sophomore forward Evan Battey. “I think that was good for us, on the court and off the court.