Why the Buffs won: Their defense, particularly in the final three quarters, was stellar, holding the Cowgirls to just 46 points and only 44 shots attempted. The Buffs also had 10 steals and forced 17 turnovers.

1. CU’s Zyanna Walker: Scored a game-high 14 points to go along with four rebounds.

2. CU’s Desiree Wooten: Continues to be a steady performer, posting 12 points, two rebounds and three steals.

3. CU’s Logyn Greer: The freshman scored nine points and led the team with seven rebounds.

Up next: The Buffs host Miami of Ohio at the CU Events Center on Dec. 14 (1 p.m., ESPN+).

Offensively, the Colorado women’s basketball team isn’t always sharp.

Defensively, however, the Buffaloes have been on their game most of the year and that was the case once again on Sunday.

CU locked down o

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