9-seed Colorado made five of its last six shots as it outlasted 8-seed Washington, 74-68, in the first round of the 2023 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. Julian Hammond III scored a game-high 21 points for the Buffs, while Luke O'Brien had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Keion Brooks Jr. and Cole Bajema had 16 points apiece for the Huskies.