Archive for: CU sports

• CU men’s golf stagger to 10th in big 12s

  Apr 28, 2011comments

  For one last time the CU men’s golf team played as a member of the Big 12 Conference. That was just about the only highlight for the Buffs, who remained near the bottom during the four-day conference tournament. A final round score of... read more »

   

• CU men’s golf slips to 10th place

  Apr 27, 2011comments

  The poor continue to get poorer. During the third day of action at the Big 12 Conference Championships, the CU men’s golfers moved back to 10th place after stumbling to a 13-over 293 round on Tuesday. This season the Buffs have failed... read more »

   
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  Burks: “It’s a long time coming”

  Apr 21, 2011comments

  Sophomore Alec Burks dunks the ball against Texas-Pan American on Nov. 30, 2010. Burks declared his intention to enter the NBA draft today in a press conference at the Dal Ward Athletic Center. (CU Independent file/Phil McMichael)Alec Burks... read more »

   
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  Spears selected in second round of WNBA draft

  Apr 12, 2011comments

  Senior Brittany Spears was selected by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2nd round of the WNBA draft on Monday. (CU Independent file/Stephanie Davis)The University of Colorado’s star forward Brittany Spears isn’t anywhere close to hanging up her... read more »

   

• Big 12 bust for CU

  Apr 9, 2011comments

  In their final meeting as Big 12 opponents, No. 40 Kansas State blanked CU’s women’s tennis team. The Wildcats swept the Buffs 7-0 Friday afternoon at the Wamego Recreation Complex in Manhattan, Kan. “Kansas State is a very good team... read more »

   
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  New chapter for CU Buffs football

  Apr 9, 2011comments

  A player's helmet rests on the grass during the Buffs' open scrimmage last Saturday. A new coaching staff has brought a fresh outlook for CU football this Spring. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi)With gray skies hanging over the practice... read more »

   

• Colorado knocks off Iowa State

  Mar 10, 2011comments

  The Buffs are charging, and they seem to be headed straight to the Big Dance. On Wednesday, Colorado took to the hardwood in the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. against a tough Iowa State squad that handed the Buffs their 12th loss of the... read more »

   

• CU skis to a solid start

  Mar 10, 2011comments

  CU’s ski team is off to a hot start at the 58th Annual NCAA Skiing Championships in Stowe, Vt. In search of their 18th national title, the Buffs amassed 408 points after Wednesday’s four events. At the midpoint of the championship, No.... read more »

   

• CU sports weekend recap

  Mar 7, 2011comments

  Colorado men’s basketball had three more reasons to celebrate after ending the regular season on a high note with a victory over rivals Nebraska. Those three reasons came in the form of sophomore guard Alec Burks and senior guards Cory... read more »

   
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  Man to man coverage

  Mar 2, 2011comments

  Senior outside tackle Nate Solder, shown here during a Sept. 18, 2010 game against Hawaii. (CU Independent/Patrick Ghidossi) Here’s one for you: How many first-round draft picks does it take for Colorado to have a winning season? No, that’s... read more »