Why the Buffs won: CU shot .700 after halftime while outscoring the Hurricanes by 26 points in the second half.

Three stars:

1. Tristan da Silva. Nearly posted what would’ve been just the second points-rebounds-assists triple-double in program history, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.

2. KJ Simpson. Scored 12 of his 20 points after halftime and also finished with five assists and four steals.

3. J’Vonne Hadley. Was quietly efficient, going 5-for-7 with 11 points, six rebounds and a career-high-tying four assists.

Up next: The Buffs return home to host Northern Colorado on Friday (6 p.m., Pac-12 Network).