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Colorado Men's Basketball Tops Arizona State, Completes Season Sweep

2/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Colorado men's basketball defeated Arizona State 78-70 on February 7, 2026, completing season sweep.
Barrington Hargress of the Colorado Buffaloes led Colorado with 23 points.
Sebastian Rancik of the Colorado Buffaloes posted his first career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The win moved Colorado to 14-10 and 4-7.
Colorado coach Tad Boyle emphasized rebounding and cutting turnovers before games vs No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 16 BYU.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament culminated in a historic upset when eighth-seeded Villanova defeated top-seeded Georgetown 66-64 on April 1, 1985, at Rupp Arena. This victory marked the first time a team from outside traditional power conferences won the championship, showcasing the potential of underdog teams and influencing future tournaments, including Colorado's recent success against Arizona State.

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Story summary

Colorado men's basketball defeated Arizona State 78-70 on February 7, 2026, completing season sweep.
Barrington Hargress of the Colorado Buffaloes led Colorado with 23 points.
Sebastian Rancik of the Colorado Buffaloes posted his first career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The win moved Colorado to 14-10 and 4-7.
Colorado coach Tad Boyle emphasized rebounding and cutting turnovers before games vs No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 16 BYU.

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