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Fast break
What went right: The Buffs received a solid effort from the bench, with Thomas Akyazili and Tory Miller playing key roles in a 16-0 CU run midway through the second half that had the Buffs primed for an upset.
What went wrong: CU simply couldn't stop the bleeding after Utah wrested the momentum, committing a slew of mistakes as the Utes surged ahead with a 19-0 run.
Star of the game: Tre'Shaun Fletcher. The junior kept the Buffs in the game early, making 3-of-4 3-point attempts in the first half before finishing with a team-leading 12 points.