Twi-lights: "Irrelevant" Colorado upsets No. 9 Arizona

 

The Colorado Buffaloes had their biggest win of the year Wednesday night, upsetting 9th ranked Arizona, 75-72 in Boulder.

The tweets speak for themselves, here are BSN Denver’s tweets of the game:

GAMEDAY
No. 9 ARIZONA vs. irrelevant COLORADO
7PM | Boulder | ESPN2 #BearDown pic.twitter.com/CaNqklchJs

— ZonaZoo 🐻⬇️ (@ZonaZooOfficial) February 24, 2016

Big, Big game tonight #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/xMmhreqPvQ

— Zach Ruebesam (@Coach_Rueb) February 24, 2016

Quiet for now, but the @CUnitBuffs will change that soon #SkoBuffs pic.twitter.com/1WxC0v9Azz

— Joe Parris (@JoeParrisTV) February 24, 2016

Some #RevengeChen action in the @CUnitBuffs. pic.twitter.com/ROZOv4MLf3

— Jake Shapiro, but festive 🎁 (@Shapalicious) February 25, 2016

Bill Walton and XT pregame. pic.twitter.com/2NLdxCLqpj

— Jake Shapiro, but festive 🎁 (@Shapalicious) February 25, 2016

The C-Unit is ready for the Wildcats. Are you? #gobuffs @CUBuffsMBB #beatzona pic.twitter.com/GGKcz1YUsy

— Colorado Buffaloes (@CUBuffs) February 25, 2016

@TZiskBuff a middle aged woman by me is wearing the same headphones that brick baby is

— Abbey Shea (@abbeyshea) February 25, 2016

Credit where credit is due, @CUnitBuffs showed up tonight

— Jeremy Deischer (@roxbombers) February 25, 2016

Student section hasn't even broken into section 16 yet. Not sure it'll fill up all the way. Blame the mobile tickets. Or whoever you want.

— Ted (@TheGhostofMarv) February 25, 2016

These refs?!?!? Ughhhhhhh

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 25, 2016

These refs is gonna give us a good time y'all. *rolls eyes

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 25, 2016

Everything going the Cats way so far. 5-0.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

"U of A" is already audible less than a minute after tip. Arizona opened the scoring on a free throw from Ryan Anderson

— Ralphie Report (@RalphieReport) February 25, 2016

Refs now realizing that this is going to be a physical game.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

Physical inside tonight. Big guys are having their way

— Neill Woelk (@NeillWoelk) February 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/Johnny7Huntley/status/702677623277821952

I also definitely swallowed some confetti.

— Ted (@TheGhostofMarv) February 25, 2016

George looks primed for a 25 piece

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 25, 2016

This CEC I miss.

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 25, 2016

Fletch. Bang.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

💪WES💪

— jenn berg (@jennberg) February 25, 2016

Big boy basketball being played early on here in Boulder. Buffs showing if they don't turn the ball over, they can hang with the top dogs.

— Drew Spevak (@DrewSpevak) February 25, 2016

Buffs showing they can compete with this Zona team. Very fast paced game, needs to stay that way

— Matan Halzel (@matanhalzel) February 25, 2016

Arizona wins this game if Ristic fills out his form fitting top

— Adam Butler (@pachoopsab) February 25, 2016

Fortune did a good pass.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

are you kidding me https://t.co/lj6lLl8sDO

— jenn berg (@jennberg) February 25, 2016

Parenting: you're doing it right pic.twitter.com/DcesWMrdgl

— Abbey Shea (@abbeyshea) February 25, 2016

My student section concerns were unfounded. Late arriving crowd but they got here.

— Ted (@TheGhostofMarv) February 25, 2016

Bravo @CUnitBuffs

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 25, 2016

Man, we just can't extend.

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 25, 2016

Good work, @CUnitBuffs pic.twitter.com/x1UgcqL13K

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 25, 2016

Hey @Shapalicious gets some Bill Walton love. Didn't know he started bill walton bingo. Cool! #cubuffs

— Eric Christensen (@cbseric) February 25, 2016

Just saw my dude @Shapalicious getting some ESPN love on the monitor next to me. Good thing he suited up tonight.

— Drew Spevak (@DrewSpevak) February 25, 2016

Bill and @BeauGamble14 looking good with the big fella!!! pic.twitter.com/e9Grvm2lur

— Colorado Titans (@ColoradoTitans) February 25, 2016

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott in the building.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

Bill Walton deserves a Presidential Medal of Freedom when he retires.

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 25, 2016

Buckle up friends this 2nd half is gonna be insane.

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 25, 2016

In terms of turnout, this is what we should be getting for games like Cal and Washington. 95%.

— Ted (@TheGhostofMarv) February 25, 2016

Little bit of this: pic.twitter.com/S6RI6mcFNt

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 25, 2016

A full student section makes a huge difference. Thanks for the support!

— Rick George (@RickGeorgeCU) February 25, 2016

Bill Walton is definitely here…. pic.twitter.com/kfYcLl6lc6

— Drew Spevak (@DrewSpevak) February 25, 2016

That’s another Gordon offensive rebound and assist on King 3 pointer

— Neill Woelk (@NeillWoelk) February 25, 2016

That was nasty from York.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

This place is going absolutely nuts.

— Adam Munsterteiger (@adamcm777) February 25, 2016

And the buffs respond… I need more whiskey

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 25, 2016

GK has 10 this half. Buffs up 10. Madhouse mode: Engaged.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

THIS is the Keg of legend. People fear THIS Keg.

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 25, 2016

THEY SWEATIN

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 25, 2016

bad call but whatever pic.twitter.com/NJ1GjAiry7

— jenn berg (@jennberg) February 25, 2016

This @CUBasketball game is Live!! Let's go Buffs!! #ESPN2 #Cuin17

— Baer (@coachajbaer) February 25, 2016

Big props are in order to both the students and the general pub. Few empties, but at least tonight, the energy in Buffs basketball is back.

— Ralphie Report (@RalphieReport) February 25, 2016

Bill said "milking." Hide the kids.

— jenn berg (@jennberg) February 25, 2016

I can't remember the last time I saw that much emotion out of Josh Scott.

— Parker Baruh (@ParkerBaruh) February 25, 2016

"A-kee-a-skee-lee" – Walton

— James Lucas (@CUGoose) February 25, 2016

J40 takes a charge. He's as fired up as I've ever seen. Awesome.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

J44. Bang.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

Josh Scott playing like he wants a court-storming

— Matan Halzel (@matanhalzel) February 25, 2016

It's been a long time since Coors has been this loud #bringbacktheCUnit

— Jessica (@jessmalknecht) February 25, 2016

I could listen to Bill Walton try pronouncing Akyazili on repeat for hours and never get bored.

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 25, 2016

Throw your whistles out

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 25, 2016

Bad calls everywhere.

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 25, 2016

Rough game for Tory Miller.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

Here we go…

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 25, 2016

Go ahead and give em the work, J40!

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

Sean Miller just used his last timeout with 9:30 left much to the surprise of @Rumblinbuffalo

— James Lucas (@CUGoose) February 25, 2016

They aren't going to call a fourth on Zeus and Josh does not care.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

J40 🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

Eat em up, Josh. EAT EM UP

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 25, 2016

J40 🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/MontDizz/status/702700799487442944

Recap: pic.twitter.com/GVKjnyKvdy

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

CU is going to win this. Holy cow

— Spano (@BrandonSpano) February 25, 2016

Ok, here we go. I love you all. Tad bless.

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 25, 2016

J40 is a grown ass man.

— Nate Tomlinson (@Nate_Tomlinson) February 25, 2016

HERE WE GOOOOO IN TAD WE TRUST

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 25, 2016

Good God almighty.

— Ted (@TheGhostofMarv) February 25, 2016

3 minutes.

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 25, 2016

Ha ha Sean Miller throwing his water bottle. 😤

— jenn berg (@jennberg) February 25, 2016

Wes Gordon has 8 pts, 11 rebounds & 6 assists on the night. Josh Scott with 26 points. The bigs CAME TO PLAY TONIGHT

— Matan Halzel (@matanhalzel) February 25, 2016

Announced attendance: 11,309

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

11,309 is the third largest crowd in Coors Events Center history.

— Adam Munsterteiger (@adamcm777) February 25, 2016

Help.

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 25, 2016

I think that'll be Arizona ball. Buffs up five. 1:03.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 25, 2016

George off the double screen…

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 25, 2016

Party school! What a win #CUBuffs! pic.twitter.com/EXNG78Dc4m

— Derek Kessinger (@DerekinDenver) February 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/ESPNCBB/status/702707673687531521

Thank you @J40Scott for the best game of your career. Couldn't have come at a better time. #CompetitiveGreatness

— RollTad (@RollTad) February 25, 2016

#CUBuffs pic.twitter.com/7WBZCCK8Ff

— Ralphie Report (@RalphieReport) February 25, 2016

Unreal pic.twitter.com/UHYyxY0FC2

— Jake Shapiro, but festive 🎁 (@Shapalicious) February 25, 2016

How about that for a senior moment Josh Scott.

— Jake Shapiro, but festive 🎁 (@Shapalicious) February 25, 2016

400th win in Coors Events Center history.

— Jake Shapiro, but festive 🎁 (@Shapalicious) February 25, 2016

All the feels pic.twitter.com/YfCAXeduZY

— Jake Shapiro, but festive 🎁 (@Shapalicious) February 25, 2016

#CUBuffs win their 20th game of the season, win their 400th game at the Coors Events Center and likely punch their ticket to the big dance.

— Adam Munsterteiger (@adamcm777) February 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/patrickghidossi/status/702708647747416064

https://twitter.com/CUnitBuffs/status/702709099004203008

Two big men #RollTad pic.twitter.com/7rq33XMoMV

— CUTechBuff (@CUTechBuff) February 25, 2016

NO YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO ENJOY SPORTS, CU FANS. REMEMBER THAT. YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO ENJOY THIS.

— Nuggets Won the Larry (@NickTrem_17) February 25, 2016

Victory #RollTad

— CUTechBuff (@CUTechBuff) February 25, 2016

And everyone was this: pic.twitter.com/og4tuJBA8S

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 25, 2016

More justice for Sab.

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 25, 2016

I'm so happy for J40. #Buffs

— Abbey Shea (@abbeyshea) February 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/CUnitBuffs/status/702714059863384064

Turn up!!!!! So proud. Wish I played! 😇😇 pic.twitter.com/KufqeuD5bB

— Xavier Johnson (@XtheCreator) February 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/RemiMarder/status/702715433128849408

I just want to hug everyone! @CUBuffsMBB with a big win tonight! MY BUFFS! #RollTad

— Sarah Kim (@SarahKimCU) February 25, 2016

We need dom collier to play defense like that every game!!! Def. a game changer!

— Xavier Johnson (@XtheCreator) February 25, 2016

One Nation under tad!!! The big fella was eating all night long! Way to play 40! #gobuffs

— Last born (@BeauGamble14) February 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/SnowBuffCU/status/702724725298974721

Bedlam in Boulder pic.twitter.com/WdfL7SJsSd

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 25, 2016