Battey, Colorado edge out Washington St. in return to action


              Colorado forward Jabari Walker drives to the basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Washington State forward Mouhamed Gueye, right, looks to pass the ball as Colorado forward Jabari Walker defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              From left to right, Washington State forward Mouhamed Gueye and center Dishon Jackson fight for control of a rebound with Colorado forward Tristan da Silva in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Colorado guard Julian Hammond III, right, drives to the basket as Washington State guard Jefferson Koulibaly defends in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts reacts after hitting a three-point-basket against Colorado in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Colorado forward Evan Battey reacts after blocking a shot by Washington State in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Colorado forward Tristan da Silva, left, goes up to block a shot by Washington State guard T.J. Bamba in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Washington State guard T.J. Bamba, front left, recovers the ball as Colorado guard Keeshawn Barthelemy, back left, and Colorado forward Tristan da Silva, front right, defend while Washington State guard Michael Flowers looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Battey, Colorado edge out Washington St. in return to action