The Colorado Buffaloes turned a snub into a spark, riding the sting of disappointment all the way to Madison Square Garden. They're in the Final Four, a big deal -- even if it's in the NIT instead of the NCAA tournament. Alec Burks led the way to the Big Apple, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds as Colorado held off Kent State 81-74 on Tuesday night to advance to the semifinals. Ignored by the NCAA selection committee, Colorado has used the oversight as motivation, routing Texas Southern and California by a combined 31 points. The Buffs had to hang on against pesky Kent State, converting 4 of 5 free throws in the final 1:13 to advance. The Buffs (24-13) will play the winner of Alabama and Miami next Tuesday as they try to capture their first NIT crown since 1940. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310810038
