CU Takes Down Cal, 73-56

It's always good to get off on the right foot.

The CU women's basketball team started a four-game road trip with a solid 73-56 win over the California Golden Bears on Friday night in Berkeley.

Forward Peanut Tuitele led the Buffs with 15 points on 6-11 from the field. Mya Hollingshed added 14 points and seven rebounds.

CU led 20-11 after one quarter but Cal closed to within 33-29 at halftime.

But the third quarter belonged to the Buffs, who outscored the Golden Bears 25-13 to take a commanding 58-42 lead heading to the final quarter.

The Buffs are now 16-6 overall, 5-6 in the Pac-12. Cal slips to 10-7, 1-5 in conference.

MORE ON THE CU WIN HERE

Colorado stays in the Bay Area for a matchup against #2 Stanford on Sunday, February 13. Coverage starts at 12:30 p.m. on 630 KHOW.

Postgame comments from CU guard Lesila Finau.

Postgame comments from CU head coach J.R. Payne.