US EditionRancik, Johnson Help Colorado Fight Off Eastern Washington in 102-97 Overtime Win
Sebastian Rancik scored 24 points and Isaiah Johnson added 17 as Colorado improved to 2-0, overcoming defensive issues with strong shooting and key free throws.
- On Saturday at the CU Events Center, the Colorado Buffaloes beat the Eastern Washington Eagles 102-97 in overtime, with Sebastian Rancik scoring 24 points and Isaiah Johnson adding 17 to lead Colorado to a 2-0 season start.
- Colorado relied on a balanced offense, shooting.508 overall and 11-for-23 from 3-point range, while Tad Boyle voiced concern about the team’s defensive struggles.
- Crucially, Moses' contested 3 tied the game at 85, and Rancik went 11-for-12 on free throws, including 6-for-6 in overtime.
- Eastern Washington dropped to 0-3 as Colorado's 27-for-39 free-throw shooting outpaced Eastern Washington's 14-for-19 and helped decide the game.
- Despite the victory, Tad Boyle, Colorado head coach, emphasized defensive intensity issues, while the Colorado Buffaloes extended their streak to three straight overtime wins and five of past six wins.
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Longmont Times-CallSebastian Rancik responds in clutch for CU Buffs basketball
With a new-look roster that includes seven freshmen surrounding him, it’s sometimes easy to forget Sebastian Rancik still is a young player as well. Yet just two games into his second collegiate season, Rancik has been tasked with expanding not only his production for the Colorado Buffaloes, but his leadership role as well. Related Articles CU Buffs basketball holds off Eastern Washington in overtime Barrington Har…
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