Colorado Stuns West Virginia to Advance in Big 12 Tournament

The 16th-seeded Buffaloes rallied late to defeat eighth-seeded Mountaineers, jeopardizing WVU's NCAA Tournament hopes.

Colorado defeated West Virginia 67-60 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament, marking another upset for the 16th-seeded Buffaloes.
Elijah Malone scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, leading Colorado's comeback from a 9-point deficit with under 10 minutes remaining.
West Virginia turned the ball over seven consecutive times during a critical stretch, allowing Colorado to take control with a 15-0 run.
The Buffaloes, who improved to 14-19, now advance to face top-seeded Houston in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
West Virginia, ranked 41st in the NCAA’s NET rankings, faces uncertainty about its NCAA Tournament bid after the loss.