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Huskies Rally From 17 Down to Tie, But Lose to Colorado

Colorado opened a 17-point first-half lead before Washington tied the game at 52 with 12:57 left, signaling a tense finish.
Huskies guard Quimari Peterson led UW with 18 points while Desmond Claude added 14 in a ballgame marked by cold shooting early.
Colorado dominated the boards 42-33 and used that rebounding edge to sustain its advantage.
Huskies coach Danny Sprinkle pressed defense and even drew a first-half technical foul to spark his team.
Colorado freshman Hannes Steinbach was sidelined, limiting UW's rotation against a taller Buffaloes lineup.
Colorado's Dak Bangot posted a double-double and was named tournament MVP of the Acrisure Holiday Classic.
Colorado built its lead again after UW tied it, as the Buffaloes regained control with key baskets in the final stretch.
UW pulled within 2 at 57-55 with 9:23 left but could not complete the comeback.
UW faces 18th-ranked UCLA next, hoping Steinbach returns to strengthen their lineup.
Final: Washington 68, Colorado 81, as UW drops to 5-2 on the season after the loss.

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