Fast break Why the Buffs won: CU posted a season-high shooting percentage of .569 and held Oklahoma State to a 5-for-25 mark on 3-pointers. Three stars 1. CU’s Jade Masogayo. Paced CU’s hot shooting day with a 9-for-14 showing, finishing with a career-high-tying 22 points with five rebounds. 2. CU’s Desiree Wooten. Turned in a strong all-around performance off the bench, recording 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists. 3. OSU’s Achol Akot. Nearly posted a double-double, going 9-for-14 with 22 points and nine rebounds. Up next: The Buffs return to the road with a Thursday game at Kansas State (5:30 p.m. MT, ESPN+). On a day honoring the biggest legend from the Colorado women’s basketball program, losing wasn’t an option. And with Ceal Barry watching from the stands, the Buffaloes weren’t going to let another one slip away. Colorado responded to every Oklahoma State charge, and the Buffs punctuated a festive day at the CU Events Center with a 79-65 victory against Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon. CU ended a run of three losses in four games and celebrated the dedication of Ceal Barry Plaza outside the Events Center. The legendary former CU coach and administrator was the guest of honor for the pregame dedication outside the arena, and she also was honored on the floor during halftime. “Before I got here, when I thought of the University of Colorado, you think of the women’s basketball program. And you think of Ceal Barry,” CU head coach JR Payne said.…
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