In need of wins, Colorado aims to start run vs. USC

Colorado is a long shot to reach the NCAA Tournament but a winning streak to end the regular season and a run through the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas would help its chances.

The Buffaloes start that final push with a three-game homestand in Boulder, Colo., against three of the top five teams in the Pac-12 to wrap up conference play, beginning with Southern California on Thursday night.

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