BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — Two teams trending in opposite directions will meet in a key Big 12 Conference clash Tuesday night when the Kansas Jayhawks visit the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. Kansas (13-5, 3-2 Big 12) enters on a two-game winning streak, including an emphatic 80-62 victory over then-Baylor last Friday. The Jayhawks have found their rhythm after a two-game skid earlier this month, averaging 82 points in their last two wins. Colorado (12-6, 1-4), meanwhile, is reeling from three consecutive conference losses, all by single digits. The Buffaloes’ last outing was a 72-61 defeat at West Virginia on Saturday, part of a difficult stretch where their defense has faltered. The spotlight will be on Kansas sophomore center Flory Bidunga, who is coming off a dominant 23-point, five-block performance against Baylor. Over his last six games, the 6-foot-9 big man is averaging 13.8 points and 3.2 blocks, providing a formidable interior presence for the Jayhawks. Guard Darryn Peterson, who scored 26 against Baylor, offers a potent perimeter complement. Colorado will counter with junior guard Barrington Hargress, the engine of its offense. Hargress has been a consistent scorer and playmaker, averaging 15 points and four assists over the last three games despite the team’s losses. His ability to penetrate and create will be critical against Kansas’s defense. The matchup presents a stark contrast in recent conference fortunes. Kansas, under coach Bill Self, is looking to solidify its standing near the top of the league, while first-year Buffaloes coach Note: Coach’s name omitted as not provided in data seeks to halt a slide before the season reaches its midpoint. Kansas holds the historical edge, but Colorado’s home court and desperation make this a dangerous trap game for the Jayhawks. Tuesday’s contest is the first of two regular-season meetings. The rematch is scheduled for March 3 in Lawrence, Kan. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. MST and will be broadcast on ESPN2.