After a season of unknowns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Colorado women’s basketball team saw its season come to a close against Ole Miss on Monday in the quarterfinals of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. The Rebels took CU’s spot in the final four, defeating the Buffs, 65-56 at the My Town Movers Fieldhouse in Collierville, Tennessee.
Ultimately, the game was not on the front of most people’s minds following a devastating shooting that took place at a Boulder supermarket just hours before the game. CU players and head coach JR Payne emphasized the importance of remembering that this type of incident is bigger than basketball.