Buffs Open Pac-12 Tournament With A 64-52 Win Over Washington

It was close through three quarters.

But a big fourth quarter pushed the 4th-seeded Colorado Buffaloes to an opening round win over the #12 Washington Huskies, 64-52, in the Pac-12 Tournament at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Buffs led 21-17 at halftime. Through three quarters, they were up only 40-39.

The fourth quarter, though, was a different story. Colorado held a 24-13 advantage and was able to pull away.

The Huskies were within 49-48 before the Buffs went on the decisive run of the game. They outscored Washington 13-3 over a 5:50 span and led 62-51 with 20 seconds to go.

Peanut Tuitele scored a team-high 16 points for CU. Mya Hollingshed added 15 points.

Colorado is now 21-7. Washington is 7-16.

MORE ON THE BUFFS WIN HERE

Colorado moves on to play the 4th-seeded Arizona Wildcats on Thursday, March 3. Coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. MST.

Postgame comments from CU head coach J.R. Payne, forward Peanut Tuitele (33), forward Mya Hollingshed (21) and guard Quay Miller (11).