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After a heart-stopping game that ended in double-overtime, and a game-tying, three-point shot from George King at the buzzer in the first overtime, the University of Colorado commanded an 88-81 win over Washington State.
Five Buffs scored in double digits led by George King (21), Wesley Gordon (15 points, 12 rebounds), Xavier Talton (13), Josh Fortune (11) and Thomas Akyazili (10).
Colorado and Washington State got off to a quick start, as both teams scored effortlessly in the opening minutes of the game.