Utah Utes basketball: Utes get crushed by Colorado

BOULDER, Colo. -- The opening basketball game in Pac-12 play was not one to remember for the Utah basketball team. In fact it was one the Utes would like to forget as soon as possible.

The Utes could only manage 33 points in an embarrassing 73-33 loss to Colorado Saturday afternoon at the Coors Events Center.

Spencer Dinwiddie led the Buffs with 19 points, while Andre Roberson had 17 points and 17 rebounds. Former Ute Carlon Brown chipped in 10 points.

The Utes were abysmal in all facets of the game, shooting just 22.6 percent from the field and 8.7 percent from 3-point range.

The Utes fell behind 27-11 in the opening half, shooting just 5 of 25 from the field.

Utah plays host to Washington State Thursday night and Washington Saturday afternoon,