Colorado started their season losing 7 in a row .
It was their inspired 10 - 2 Big Seven record , however , that helped the Buffs reach the NCAA tournament for the 4th time in school history .
Colorado started Buffs ' season losing 7 in a row .
It was their inspired 10 - 2 Big Seven record , however , that helped the Buffs reach the NCAA tournament for the 4th time in school history .