Colorado holds Washington State to a season low in points, defeating the 22nd-ranked Cougars 58-52
LAS VEGAS (AP) — KJ Simpson scored 16 points and Colorado held Washington State to a season low in points, defeating the 22nd-ranked Cougars 58-52 the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals. The third-seeded Buffaloes, who extended their winning streak to eight games, play fourth-seeded Oregon in Saturday’s championship game. Washington State will wait to see Sunday where it is headed in the NCAA Tournament. Isaac Jones led the Cougars with 13 points. This is the third time in four years that Colorado has appeared in at least the semifinals. The Buffaloes are making their first trip to the championship game since 2021.
Oregon beats No. 6 Arizona 67-59 to end Wildcats’ Pac-12 Tournament reign
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackson Shelstad scored 21 points, Jermaine Couisnard had 20 and Oregon shut down No. 6 Arizona for a 67-59 victory in the Pac-12 Tournaments semifinals. The fourth-seeded Ducks will play No. 22 Washington State or Colorado in Saturday’s championship game. Arizona will learn its seed and destination in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The Wildcats, who were 11 1/2-point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook, were attempting to three-peat as Pac-12 champions. N’Faly Dante had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Oregon, overcoming a tough early fall.