Da Silva Helps Buffs Rally Past Cal

BOULDER — Colorado's Tristan da Silva scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half Thursday to rally the Buffaloes to a 59-46 win over Cal at the CU Events Center.

Tad Boyle's Buffs improved to 13-11 overall and 5-8 in Pac-12 play while ending a two-game losing streak. Cal fell to 3-19, 2-9.

The Buffs trailed by as much as 10 in the first half before cutting the deficit to three by intermission. CU then used a 13-0 run to take control early in the second half and the Buffs maintained their lead to the end.

HOW IT HAPPENED: After an ice-cold first half that saw CU trail 27-24 at intermission, the Buffs finally found their footing.

Tristan da Silva, who had just three points in the opening half,…