Colorado Secures Crucial Victory Over Cal, Extends Winning Streak to Three

Led by standout performances from KJ Simpson and Tristan da Silva, the Buffaloes overcome injuries to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

KJ Simpson and Tristan da Silva lead Colorado to a third consecutive victory, defeating California 88-78.
The win avenges a previous loss to Cal and keeps Colorado in contention for a top-four conference finish and a first-round bye in the Pac-12 tournament.
Simpson scored a game-high 27 points, while da Silva added 22, marking their highest combined score in three seasons.
Contributions from the entire team, including Javon Ruffin's key second-half 3-pointers, were crucial to overcoming the absence of injured players.
The victory is significant for Colorado's NCAA Tournament hopes, with the team now focusing on their final home game against Stanford.