The past two years, the Colorado soccer team had to sit uncomfortably through the NCAA Tournament selection show, wondering if it had done enough to earn a bid.

There was no such drama this time around, but that didn’t diminish the Buffs’ nervous energy.

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In the end, though, the 64-team bracket played out the way CU expected, as the Buffs received a No. 3 seed and a first-round date at home on Friday against Utah Valley (7 p.m., ESPN+).

If the Buffs win, they will get to play at home once again in a second-round date against either Dayton or Xavier on Nov. 20. It is the first time the Buffs have been seeded in the tournament since earning a No. 4 seed in 2008.

“It’s funny, you’re still kind of nervous,” CU head coach Danny Sanchez said. “You’re still kind of nervous, l

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