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Strong finish vaults CU Buffs men's basketball past No. 22 Texas

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Fast break

What went right: CU dominated down the stretch, outscoring No. 22 Texas 14-3 over the final 5 minutes, 8 seconds. The Buffs' defense held Texas to a 3-for-17 mark on 3-pointers.

CWhat went wrong: CU recorded just seven assists against 13 turnovers, with the Longhorns turning the giveaways into 16 points.

Star of the game: Derrick White. The senior guard was a calming influence down the stretch, finishing with a 7-for-10 mark from the field and a team-best 16 points.