BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — A surging Colorado team looks to protect its home court against a Utah squad seeking a resume-building road win when the Buffaloes host the Utes in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday night at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes (11-3) enter with momentum from a 95-89 road victory at Arizona State on Saturday, showcasing a balanced offensive attack. They will be heavily favored against a Utah team that has lost three of its last four, including a 97-78 home defeat to Arizona last Saturday, dropping the Utes to 8-6 overall. Colorado’s success has been fueled by efficient play, particularly from forward Sebastian Rancik. Over his last five games, Rancik is averaging 14.6 points and 4.8 rebounds, including an 18-point, 6-rebound performance in the win at Arizona State. He is a key piece for a Buffaloes squad that has been strong at home, with their only in-state blemish an 86-81 loss to Northern Colorado on Dec. 28. Utah will rely on the high-scoring guard Terrence Brown to keep pace. Brown has been a bright spot during the Utes’ recent skid, averaging 23.0 points and 4.8 assists over his last four contests. He poured in 26 points with 6 assists in the loss to Arizona, following a 21-point effort at Washington. Support from Keanu Dawes (15 points, 9 rebounds vs. Arizona) and Don McHenry will be critical for an upset bid. The matchup pits Colorado’s steady consistency against Utah’s volatile potential. The Buffaloes have not lost consecutive games all season, while the Utes have struggled to string together wins against power-conference competition. A victory for Colorado would solidify its strong start to the season, while Utah desperately needs a quality road win to stabilize its campaign before a tough stretch of conference play. Wednesday’s game tips off at 7 p.m. MST. Colorado next hosts Texas Tech on Saturday, while Utah prepares for a home matchup against BYU.