Team Colorado defeated Purple Reign 71-67 in a back-and-forth game on Saturday (July 20) at Koch Arena in Wichita, Kan.

Andre Roberson’s layup on the final play of the game lifted Team Colorado above the Elam Ending target score of 70. Roberson, who played three seasons at Colorado (2010-2013) before a seven-season NBA career, finished with nine points and a game-high nine rebounds.

D’Shawn Schwartz (Colorado Springs Sand Creek High and CU) led Team Colorado with 21. Jaizec Lottie (Aurora Cherokee Trail High) and Michael Holyfield added 10 points each for Team Colorado, which is coached by Zach Ruebesam (Berthoud High and CU).

Team Colorado will face the AfterShocks, the Wichita State alumni team, in the Round of 32 on Monday at 7 p.m. (MT) at Koch Arena. The AfterShocks posted an 86-71 win over Midtown Prestige earlier Saturday.  BUFF PRE-TOURNAMENT RELEASE / POST-GAME VIDEO / BOX SCORE / BRACKET

In a late game on July 20 at Koch Arena, Colorado State players Joe Scott, Joe Palmer, and Patrick Cartier combined for 50 points and 20 rebounds for Ram Up, the second Colorado entry in The Basketball Tournament, dropped an 81-68 decision to Mass Street. PRE-TOURNAMENT RELEASE / BOX SCORE / WATCH