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KJ Simpson's late jumper pushes Colorado past Florida 102-100 in March Madness thriller

Mar. 22, 2024 21:14 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colorado guard KJ Simpson spent three years and dozens of practices working on the shots his team might need in critical moments. His work paid off on the biggest stage in college basketball. Simpson rattled in a tiebreaking jumper from the...

Tristan da Silva scores 20 points as Colorado outlasts Boise State 60-53 to cap the First Four

Mar. 21, 2024 01:06 AM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Tristan da Silva scored 20 points and Colorado won its first NCAA Tournament game in three years, wrapping up the First Four with a sloppy 60-53 win over Boise State on Wednesday night. A layup by Eddie Lampkin Jr. and a pair of foul shots from J’Vonne Hadley...

Oregon beats Colorado 75-68 for final Pac-12 Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth

Mar. 17, 2024 01:31 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The end likely came for Pac-12 Conference basketball on Saturday. It also marked the beginning of an unexpected journey for Oregon. The Ducks had to win the conference tournament to get into the NCAA Tournament. And behind a hurting big man who was perfect on this...

Simpson scores 16 points and Colorado defeats Washington State 58-52 in Pac-12 semifinals

Mar. 16, 2024 02:14 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Washington State had failed to reach 60 points just once this season. That is, until Friday night. Colorado held Washington State to a season low in points, KJ Simpson scored 16 points and the Buffaloes defeated the 22nd-ranked Cougars 58-52 in the...