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The Colorado Buffaloes traveled to San Diego, California, on Saturday to take on the San Diego State Aztecs in the inaugural Bill Walton Classic. This was all but a road game for the Buffs, as it took place in Pechanga Arena, which sits just a few miles west of the Aztecs’ campus. So although it was technically a neutral-site contest, you would be hard-pressed to find a Buffs fan in attendance.
The Aztecs put on a show for their fanbase, playing excellent defense to defeat the Buffaloes 77-66. As the Buffs return home to Boulder, here are three takeaways from the Bill Walton Classic that they’ll be coming back with.
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Foul trouble is a real concern for this team
Feb 25, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Jalin Holland (11) defends on Kansas State Wildcats guard PJ Haggerty (4) in the first half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The Buffaloes struggled mightily with fouls in this game, as three players (Justin Neely, Noah Feddersen and Jain Holland) recorded four or more fouls. Neely fouled out of the game with 2:17 remaining in the second half.
Colorado struggled defensively in this game, but rather than focusing on the Aztecs’ offensive game plan and picking up on their habits, the Buffaloes lacked discipline and began fouling.
Colorado had its fair share of foul trouble against the Abilene Christian Wildcats in its season-opener as well, namely in the first half. Holland also fouled four times in that game.
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“Foul trouble is a part of the game, and that’s why you have to have quality depth,” said Buffaloes coach Tad Boyle after CU’s win over the Wildcats. “We have that, but we’ve got to learn to not pick those things up if can.”
Barrington Hargress is as advertised
Oct 20, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado players Barrington Hargress and Josiah Sanders are interviewed during the Big 12 Media Days event at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | IMAGN…
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