Tad Boyle, Colorado Players Address 'Senseless' Shooting in Boulder

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Colorado head coach Tad Boyle addressed the fatal shooting in Boulder, Colo., on Monday, calling the tragedy "another senseless act of violence."

Ten people were killed in the shooting at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, according to Boulder police chief Maris Herold. A suspect is currently in custody.

"Win or lose tonight, I just felt an emptiness in my stomach," Boyle said following Colorado's loss to Florida State. "Another senseless act of violence that we’ve experienced as a country many many times.

"We’ve got to figure out a way to stop this stuff. I don’t know an answer, but we’ve got to figure out a way."

Colorado senior McKinley Wright echoed his coach's comments postgame.

"People get so caught up and even us as players on playing this game and it’s a privilege to play this game," Wright said. "But we have to realize life outside of basketball is real and a lot of people lost family members today and that sucks, man.

"Where I come from, that happens often, and I see it a lot and I’m just hurt and devastated for them as families that they have to experience this. It was on my mind a little bit. I’m so sorry and I pray for their families.

"Life is so much bigger than basketball."

Wright scored 10 points in Monday's second-round loss to Florida State. The Seminoles advanced to the Sweet 16 following their 71–53 win, with a matchup against Michigan.