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CU Buffs fall short of sweet sixteen, but their future's so bright, they've got to wear shades

On Saturday night, the CU Buffs played pretty much the same game as in their previous two wins: a very good first thirty minutes, an iffy last ten. But because they didn't have a big lead this time, they fell to the Baylor Bears 80-63 in the NCAA men's basketball tourney. The loss denied them a trip ... More >>

Video: CU Buffs upset UNLV, set their sights on Baylor Bears

Earlier this week, we asked if the CU Buffs and the CSU Rams could get past their first matchups in the annual NCAA men's basketball tournament. In the case of the Buffs, the answer was a sometimes resounding, sometimes nerve-racking but ultimately thrilling "yes" via a 68-64 victory over highly tou ... More >>

UNC's Devon Beitzel gets his Jimmer Fredette on, but it's not enough vs. San Diego State

Devon Beitzel.​There were a slew of bracket-busting upsets on the real day one of the NCAA men's basketball tournament -- damn you, Louisville! -- but the University of Northern Colorado Bears weren't part of one. UNC fell to San Diego State 68-50 in their first Big Dance foray. But through tw ... More >>

Jimmer Fredette and Tim Tebow in Denver together? God only knows...

Facebook Jimmer.​At 5:15 p.m. today, Jimmer Fredette will join his BYU teammates at the Pepsi Center to take on Wofford in the first round of the NCAA basketball championships -- and according to the Denver Post's Woody Paige, Tim Tebow may turn up to watch a baller with a reputation every bit ... More >>

UNC Bears: Can Devon Beitzel do a Jimmer Fredette and beat San Diego State in Big Dance?

Devon Beitzel.​The CU Buffs got screwed out of a ticket to the Big Dance, but the University of Northern Colorado Bears' Big Sky tournament victory means they'll take part in March Madness. Of course, most experts think you'd have to be crazy to believe UNC could topple their opponent, San Die ... More >>

University of Northern Colorado Bears, Devon Beitzel punch Big Dance ticket via Montana win

Devon Beitzel.​They did it. The University of Northern Colorado Bears received their Big Dance invite before the CU Buffs thanks to a solid 65-60 win over Montana in last night's Big Sky championship. And UNC may be a tougher first-round out than most experts believe for one big reason: Devon ... More >>

CU Buffs lock up invite to NCAA tournament Big Dance with 12 point win over Kansas State

Cory Higgins.​Apparently, no one ever told the CU Buffs how hard it is to beat a quality team three times in the same season. Because moments ago, they did just that, pulling away late to defeat Kansas State by twelve points in the Big 12 tournament quarter finals. An invitation to go crazy as ... More >>

University of Northern Colorado Bears one win from NCAA Big Dance: Watch out, Montana

Chris Kaba.​Yesterday, we noted that the University of Northern Colorado Bears might have a clearer path to March Madness than do the higher-profile CU Buffs -- and last night's exciting 73-70 victory over Northern Arizona leaves the Bears one victory from the Big Dance. A win over Montana ton ... More >>

CU Buffs could be passed by University of Northern Colorado on road to NCAA Big Dance

​We confess. We've been paying so much attention to the CU Buffs' chances of taking part in March Madness that we've given short shrift to the University of Northern Colorado Bears. UNC's had a mighty impressive season -- one that's earned the squad a marginally easier route to the Big Dance ... More >>

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