BOULDER – “That’s the Derrick White I’ve been talking about and the one the fans have been waiting to see.” Tad Boyle said following the Colorado Buffaloes 68-66 defeat of the No. 13 Xavier Musketeers.
White, the fifth-year senior went off for team-leading 23 on a night that will be remembered as his, both now, and on Selection Sunday.
Not only was White terrific but the tenacious defense that has characterized the Tad Boyle era, was back. A slop fest to start, swung back and forth and eventually Boyle’s Buffs were able to get a grasp of the game.