Colorado Upsets West Virginia 67-60 in Big 12 Tournament

In a surprising upset, Colorado defeated West Virginia 67-60 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament, led by Elijah Malone's 12 points in the second half. The Buffaloes, seeded 16th and previously struggling with just three wins in the regular season, capitalized on a critical 15-0 run that turned a nine-point deficit into a lead they would not relinquish. West Virginia, which had initially led by as many as 13 points, struggled offensively in the second half and committed 11 turnovers during that period. Javon Small scored 23 points for the Mountaineers, but he went quiet during Colorado's pivotal run. The loss puts West Virginia's NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy as they await Selection Sunday. Colorado now advances to face top-seeded Houston in the tournament quarterfinals.