BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — The Utah Utes used a strong third quarter to secure a 67-64 road victory over the Colorado Buffaloes in a Big 12 women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Coors Events Center.

Trailing 33-26 at halftime, Utah outscored Colorado 23-15 in the pivotal third period to seize the lead. The Utes then held off a late Buffaloes rally for the narrow win. The game drew an attendance of 2,675.

The result improved Utah’s record to 18-11 this season, while Colorado fell to 20-9. The Buffaloes had been a 7.5-point pregame favorite. Utah next hosts Arizona on Saturday, while Colorado travels to face BYU.