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Washington rolls past CU basketball behind league-leading defense

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The Buffs posted an overall rebounding advantage of 39-28 and recorded 15 assists on 22 field goals.

CU matched a season-high with 19 turnovers, giving UW an 18-7 edge in points off turnovers.

Tyler Bey. The junior forward posted his fifth double-double in seven games with 20 points and 11 rebounds, though he was charged with a team-most six turnovers.

The Buffs will have a somewhat slower week before beginning a regular season-closing three-game homestand against Utah March 2.

SEATTLE — After his club went through a workout at Alaska Airlines Arena on Friday, Colorado men's basketball coach Tad Boyle talked about the need for the Buffaloes to protect the ball against a Washington defense that forces the most turnovers in the league.