Why the Buffs lost: CU buckled offensively in the fourth quarter. After CU built a 12-point lead early in the quarter, Montana State went on a 15-0 run, during which CU went 0-for-7 from the floor with four turnovers. The Buffs battled back, but gave up a game-winning layup in the closing seconds.

1. MSU’s Taylee Chirrick: She scored a game-high 21 points, including the game-winning layup, and posted six rebounds and three assists.

2. CU’s Jade Masogayo: Finished with 16 points and three rebounds.

3. CU’s Desiree Wooten: Scored 14 points and dished out five assists.

Up next: The Buffs host College of Charleston at the CU Events Center on Tuesday (7 p.m., ESPN+).

In scouting Montana State ahead of Sunday’s game at the CU Events Center, the Colorado women’s basketball team put an emphas

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