Why the Buffs won: CU won the battle in the paint, outscoring the Bears 38-22 and out-rebounding them 39-28. The Buffs also converted 22 UNC turnovers into 22 points.

Three stars:

1. Jade Masogayo: Before fouling out in the last couple of minutes, she posted a game-high 19 points, along with five assists and two rebounds. She made 8-of-12 shots.

2. Kindyll Wetta: Scored just four points, but she dished out a career-high 10 assists and kept the offense going all night.

3. Nyamer Diew: She finished with 14 points and three rebounds and hit two of her four 3-point attempts.

Up next: CU begins a two-game road swing on Sunday at Boise State, at 2 p.m.