Oregon hosts Colorado in key Pac-12 tilt

(Photo credit: Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)The Colorado-Oregon men's basketball game on Thursday in Eugene, Ore., has important implications for both teams.

The Buffaloes (20-9, 11-7 Pac-12) can clinch third place in the conference regular-season standings and the No. 3 seed in the Pac-12 tournament next week.

The Ducks need at least a win Thursday to take the No. 3 seed. Oregon (19-10, 11-7)