Colorado Upsets UConn 73-72 at Maui Invitational

In a stunning upset, the Colorado Buffaloes defeated the No. 2 UConn Huskies 73-72 during the Maui Invitational, marking Colorado's first win over UConn and their biggest victory in three years. The Buffaloes rallied from a halftime deficit, with Julian Hammond and Elijah Malone each scoring 16 points and Andrej Jakimovski contributing 12. Key moments included a late layup by Jakimovski that secured the lead and a missed three-point attempt by UConn's Hassan Diarra as time expired. UConn's loss is particularly troubling, as it marks their second consecutive defeat in the tournament, following an overtime loss to Memphis. Head coach Dan Hurley expressed frustration with the officiating after both games, highlighting the disarray of a team that entered the tournament as a favorite for the title. Colorado's victory could serve as a turning point for a team looking to make an impact this season.