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Thompson and Tinkle dazzle as Buffs drop nail bitter to Beavers

BOULDER, CO — The Colorado Buffaloes led the Oregon State Beavers by multiple scores at halftime. For a team that had won 25 straight when leading at the half going into last weekend’s debacle, typically there would be a breath of confidence in the air.

But fans had seen this before - just on the football field. In a game that featured 14 ties and 17 lead changes, Colorado failed down the stretch dropping their second straight game 76-74.

“It’s about coaching forty minutes, and coaching this team is like putting your finger in a dike,” Boyle admitted frustratingly after the game.