LAS VEGAS — McKinley Wright had a steal and two free throws in the final 10 seconds Tuesday night to lead Colorado to a 71-67 win over Clemson in the MGM Main Event championship game at T-Mobile Arena.
Tad Boyle's No. 21 Buffaloes improved to 5-0 with the win while Clemson dropped to 5-2.
The Buffs rallied from a 12-point deficit in the second half and led by six with 2:36 to play.
But the Tigers closed the gap to two, 69-67, with 1:45 to go. After both teams traded misses, Wright finally came up with his steal with 10 seconds on the clock and was fouled with six remaining.