Burks scores 17 as Colorado holds off Miami (Ohio) 67-65

Colorado beats Miami (Ohio) 67-65

BOULDER, Colo. — Alec Burks scored 17 points as Colorado kept Miami (Ohio) winless on the road, beating the RedHawks 67-65 Tuesday night.

Marcus Relphorde and Dwight Thorne added 14 points each for Colorado (9-5). Cory Higgins was held to 11.

The win improved Colorado to 8-0 at home. The last time the Buffaloes opened 8-0 at home was in the 1982-83 season.

The RedHawks are 0-7 on the road. They have lost 12 consecutive road games over two years, last winning Feb. 7 last season at Toledo.

Kenny Hayes led Miami (3-10) with 21 points. Allen Roberts had 14, but missed a chance to win the game at the buzzer.

The RedHawks have lost three in a row.