Colorado takes down K-State in Big 12 quarters

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The Louisville Cardinals celebrate after they won 82–76 against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men’s Final Four Championship at the Georgia Dome on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Andy Lyons / Getty Images)

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Eric McKnight and Florida Gators guard Scottie Wilbekin rebound during the first half in their South Regional NCAA men’s basketball game in Arlington, Texas. (Mike Stone/Reuters)

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Duke Blue Devils guard Rasheed Sulaimon goes up for a slam dunk against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half during their Midwest Regional NCAA men’s basketball game. (Jeff Haynes/Reuters)

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Louisville Cardinals’ Luke Hancock chases down a loose ball against Oregon Ducks’ Damyean Dotson during their Midwest Regional NCAA men’s basketball game in Indianapolis. (Jeff Haynes/Reuters)

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March 14, 2014 8:31 AM PT

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Cory Higgins had 28 points to help Colorado take an 87-75 win over No. 19 Kansas State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.

Alec Burks had 24 points and seven rebounds while Andre Roberson added 11 points and 14 rebounds for the Buffaloes (21-12), who have never won the Big 12 tournament but have now improved to 9-14 in the event.

Colorado will next face Kansas in Friday’s semifinals.

Curtis Kelly had 18 points and 10 boards while Jacob Pullen added 18 points and seven assists for the Wildcats (22-10), who lost the title game to Kansas last year.

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Colorado takes down K-State in Big 12 quarters

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