Twi-lights: CU Buffs blow 15 point lead, lose 79-72

 

The Colorado Buffaloes were so close, so very close to getting a coveted Pac-12 road win, they were up 15 with nine minutes remaining – and that’s when the USC Trojans went on a 34-10 run to close out and win the game. The final from California was 79-72 Trojans.

Here are BSN Denver’s tweets of the game:

I can tell who has cable and who has a lagging live stream by the timing of these tweets lol

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 18, 2016

Pretty solid start to be honest. Love Fletcher's aggressiveness so far

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

Fletcher with a great take, great shot, and great pass early. I love him @CUGoose

— Jack Barsch (@JackBarsch) February 18, 2016

Tre'Shaun Fletcher feeling it early on. He has scored eight of #CUBuffs' first 14 points.

— Adam Munsterteiger (@adamcm777) February 18, 2016

USC is so athletic my goodness

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

Tre keepin the Buffs in this one with 8 points in 8 mins pic.twitter.com/CpETJaIRgK

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 18, 2016

Akyazili with the "sweet kiss" off the glass. #GoodCop pic.twitter.com/4lcMdsd2PS

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 18, 2016

Two big time OReb's from King and Gordon there. GK has been solid on the glass as of late.

— Andrew G. Haubner (@A_G_Haubner) February 18, 2016

I don't get how you opt for a Josh photo with this face, but ok. pic.twitter.com/JEsOus2vpS

— jenn berg (@jennberg) February 18, 2016

When Buffs force USC into halfcourt offense, Trojans struggle.

— Neill Woelk (@NeillWoelk) February 18, 2016

40 cookin' a little bit now.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 18, 2016

Buffs up 20-19 at the U8. #DontGetYourHopesUp

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 18, 2016

@SmoothsHoops You just want to go to bed.

— James Lucas (@CUGoose) February 18, 2016

How about that XT finish?

— Andrew G. Haubner (@A_G_Haubner) February 18, 2016

My goodness, Buffs.

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

Okay. End the game now. This is good.

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/Djcbuff/status/700177719250685952

George King is money.

— Chase S2S (@chasecameron_) February 18, 2016

This is not what I was expecting. Lol

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 18, 2016

King takes the lead to 9! pic.twitter.com/px3pCpbCkN

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 18, 2016

@Shapalicious THE KING

— x (@hm_o157) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/Matt_Sisneros/status/700178430424326144

Did Jelly just… Do the "Dream Shake"?!?!?

— James Lucas (@CUGoose) February 18, 2016

Another solid board by King there. He's already got 4.

— Andrew G. Haubner (@A_G_Haubner) February 18, 2016

George King is now consistently going for rebounds like a true power forward. Already has 4, had 10 last game against Washington

— Matan Halzel (@matanhalzel) February 18, 2016

Forturnover

— Murrman🦬🌵 (@TMurray22) February 18, 2016

I am flabbergasted right now

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

Man, if this team every figures out the turnovers, there's no stopping us. Collier and Fortune need to step it up in the 2nd

— Jack Barsch (@JackBarsch) February 18, 2016

@Shapalicious @William_Whelan He yelled at me earlier today for this. Tread lightly.

— James Lucas (@CUGoose) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/William_Whelan/status/700181964159057920

This is your reminder that the top 6 Pac-12 teams are 86-3 at home https://t.co/4GiV3JHiPA

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

We are up 7 and I have zero idea how.

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

GK in double digits with that punch.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 18, 2016

I don't understand how Tad doesn't chew these guards out

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

This Buffs BB team is growing on me. They are tough and skilled.

— Chase S2S (@chasecameron_) February 18, 2016

Buffs out-rebounding USC 29-12.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/Djcbuff/status/700190695697440768

Okay I'm done with Fortune tonight. Try to highlight a dunk? Sit the bench that wasn't even a foul.

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

Fortune extends the lead to 13! pic.twitter.com/yidaQj9tpr

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 18, 2016

That's a 15 point lead folks. Do not blow this.

— Ted (@TheGhostofMarv) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/CUnitBuffs/status/700192617171017729

Colorado does – for awhile now – have the top in-conference defense in the conference.

— Adam Butler (@pachoopsab) February 18, 2016

33 bench points for the Buffs, just 8 for USC

— Ralphie Report (@RalphieReport) February 18, 2016

CU is looking complete. They are hitting shots they should make and I enjoy the defensive effort.

— Chase S2S (@chasecameron_) February 18, 2016

Woah, Wes Gordon.

— Parker Baruh (@ParkerBaruh) February 18, 2016

Wesley has it like that? #TheDon

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 18, 2016

Wesley Gordon is a monster and a junior.

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 18, 2016

Usually at this time my timeline is dead. It's lit right now 🔥

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 18, 2016

I have never been more nervous than this in my life I don't think… #hyperbole #butmoretruethanitshouldbe

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/William_Whelan/status/700194338370887680

🙈

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 18, 2016

Hold on tight, folks.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 18, 2016

I need a towel to gnaw on…

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 18, 2016

Another #Pac12 game getting destroyed by the refs

— Matan Halzel (@matanhalzel) February 18, 2016

Watching #CUBuffs Twitter from afar is one of my favorite late-night pastimes.

— Keegan Pope (@bykeeganpope) February 18, 2016

#BuffsTwitter is strong tonight. It's really hard to offend us. We have experienced the highs of highs and lows of lows.

— Chase S2S (@chasecameron_) February 18, 2016

Buckle up everyone.

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 18, 2016

aaaaaaand we're tied

— Matt Sisneros (@Matt_Sisneros) February 18, 2016

15-1 run for the Trojans over the last four. Game is tied at 65

— Ralphie Report (@RalphieReport) February 18, 2016

Predictable.

— Ted (@TheGhostofMarv) February 18, 2016

23-5 run.

— Ted (@TheGhostofMarv) February 18, 2016

USC on a 16-1 run in the last 4:32.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 18, 2016

Heh heh heh… College basketball is funny. Heh

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 18, 2016

Beat the Bruins

— Eric 🦬 (@EricMetcalfe) February 18, 2016

@CUGoose @Shapalicious fun/heartbreaking/maddening/thrilling.

— Keegan Pope (@bykeeganpope) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/William_Whelan/status/700198410863960064

Is that Josh Scott's first touch in an hour?

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 18, 2016

Can CU break my heart anymore than it already has? You've already taken enough of my families money. Don't take my soul as well.

— Chase S2S (@chasecameron_) February 18, 2016

WOW

— Corrin (@LovelyCorrin) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/Matt_Sisneros/status/700198770126884864

Josh Scott for PG.

— James Lucas (@CUGoose) February 18, 2016

Just as we were talking about the leadership XT brought to the team. You can't do that if you're a senior.

— Andrew G. Haubner (@A_G_Haubner) February 18, 2016

40 minutes, guys. That's how long a college game is. Not 30, not 35. 40 #GoBuffs

— RATE LIMIT EXCEEDED (@alwayscromulent) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/Djcbuff/status/700199003611201536

I told everyone we weren't winning this game but Tad Boyle just straight lost this game. Sorry to say it. But it's the truth. Awful.

— Tyler Ziskin (@TZiskBuff) February 18, 2016

What a collapse.

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 18, 2016

USC finishes the game on a 34-10 run.

— RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) February 18, 2016

Cover.

— Justin Faudree (@SmoothsHoops) February 18, 2016

The players turtled, Josh dissappeared, Tad's passivity didn't help, blame for everyone!

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) February 18, 2016