Barrington Hargress and Sebastian Rancik Ignite Colorado’s Stunning Upset Over Arizona State—What Fueled Their Game-Changing Performance?

When the dust settled on a brisk Saturday night in Boulder, Colorado, the Buffaloes stood tall, proving once again they’ve got the grit and grind to seize victory. Barrington Hargress unleashed a scorching 23 points, firing with precision that left Arizona State scrambling. Meanwhile, Sebastian Rancik – the 6-foot-11 sophomore – didn’t just come off the bench to fill stat sheets; he delivered a career-best double-double, locking down rebounds and scoring with a tenacity that altered the game’s momentum. The Buffaloes, clinching a decisive 78-70 win to sweep the Sun Devils this season, showcased a blend of sharp shooting and sheer heart. Their methodical play — from Isaiah Johnson’s steady 16 points to Bangot Dak’s clutch hustle — painted a portrait of a squad grinding through adversity. This wasn’t just a game; it was a statement from Colorado’s camp that they’re in this fight for the long haul. If you’re looking to catch every moment, every twist of this epic Big 12 showdown, you won’t want to miss a beat. LEARN MORE

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Barrington Hargress had 23 points, Sebastian Rancik came off the bench to post a double-double and Colorado beat Arizona State 78-70 on Saturday night.

Hargress made 10 of 15 shots with a 3-pointer for the Buffaloes (14-10, 4-7 Big 12 Conference), who finished off a season sweep of the Sun Devils (12-12, 3-8). Rancik, a 6-foot-11 sophomore, totaled 17 points and a career-high 11 rebounds for his first double-double. Isaiah Johnson had 16 points and Bangot Dak scored 10.

Moe Odum finished with 23 points and five assists for Colorado. Massamba Diop totaled 19 points and seven rebounds, while reserve Anthony “Pig” Johnson scored 14.

Rancik buried a 3-pointer and Dak followed with a fast-break dunk to give Colorado a 26-16 lead. Rancik hit another 3 for a 12-point lead, but the Buffaloes went scoreless over the final two minutes while Odum made two free throws and Johnson scored off his steal to cut it to 39-31 at intermission.

A halftime review by the referees led to a flagrant-1 foul on Elijah Malone for his foul on Odum, giving the Sun Devils two free throws and the ball to start the second half.

Allen Mukeba had a three-point play and Odum hit a jumper to polish off an 11-2 run in the first three minutes to give the Sun Devils a 42-41 lead.

Colorado took a 64-56 lead on a Rancik layup with 8:48 remaining. Diop had two dunks as Arizona State scored the next six points, but Dak hit a jumper and Rancik sank a 3 as the Buffs stayed in front over the final 5:28.

Up next

Arizona State: Hosts Oklahoma State on Tuesday.

Colorado: At No. 13 Texas Tech on Wednesday.

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