After the teams returned from their locker rooms, Colorado started with a 7-0 scoring run behind Javon Ruffin (13 points) and Bangot Dak (11). The Utes fought back but the fans didn’t feel confident until Lovering was fouled and stepped to the free-throw line with 2:46 left and a 60-52 lead.

Gabe Madsen scored 17 points, Lawson Lovering scored 12 points and Utah kept Colorado winless in the Big 12 beating the Buffaloes 72-59 on Wednesday night.

Gabe Madsen keyed a late surge and finished with 17 points to lift Utah to a 72-59 win over Colorado on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. The Utes (13-9, 5-6