For the men's team, there is an opportunity to get to 10 non-conference wins if they are able to win at Tulsa on Saturday (and follow up with a home win versus a poor Miami-Ohio team). Tulsa started the season ranked in the Top 25 and even though they're currently on a 2-game losing streak, this is a very good team that will get NCAA tournament consideration this season. They are currently 9-3, but with a 9-0 home record that includes a 21 point blowout of Oklahoma State. Tulsa has a great 7-foot Center (Jerome Jordan) who is projected as a mid-1st round NBA pick. He's averaging 14.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.1 blocked shots per game... and he's only their 3rd leading scorer. They have guards Ben Uzoh at 16.7 ppg and Justin Hurtt at 14.3 ppg. Definitely a huge challenge against a talented, balanced team with a great home court advantage. Major program-changing win if the Buffs can pull the upset.
For the women's team, there is an opportunity to get a win against a Top 25 program before Big 12 play starts. The CU women are currently 9-2 (8-0 at home). AP #23 Virginia has been ranked pretty much every week and currently stands at 9-3. UVA's 3 losses have come at Georgia (AP #9), versus James Madison (AP #25) and Tennessee (AP #4). Last year, UVA beat CU by 34 points at their place. Just like the game against Seton Hall, the Buffs will be looking for revenge. A win by CU should get us some Top 25 votes and put us in position to make a serious run at the NCAA tournament.
For the women's team, there is an opportunity to get a win against a Top 25 program before Big 12 play starts. The CU women are currently 9-2 (8-0 at home). AP #23 Virginia has been ranked pretty much every week and currently stands at 9-3. UVA's 3 losses have come at Georgia (AP #9), versus James Madison (AP #25) and Tennessee (AP #4). Last year, UVA beat CU by 34 points at their place. Just like the game against Seton Hall, the Buffs will be looking for revenge. A win by CU should get us some Top 25 votes and put us in position to make a serious run at the NCAA tournament.