LUBBOCK, Texas — Colorado Buffaloes Fall to No. 16 Texas Tech in Disappointing Road Loss
There was no miraculous comeback for the Colorado Buffaloes this time as they suffered a crushing 78-44 defeat at the hands of No. 16 Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena. The loss marked CU’s 12th consecutive defeat against a ranked opponent and their 24th straight loss to a Top 25 team on the road.
Texas Tech (18-6, 8-3 Big 12) established a commanding lead in the first half, but a brief spark from freshman Ian Inman, who hit four consecutive 3-pointers, briefly narrowed the gap. However, a crucial offensive rebound by Tech’s LeJuan Watts led to a momentum-shifting 3-pointer by Jaylen Petty, propelling the Red Raiders to a 39-22 halftime lead.
Despite a valiant effort from CU, Texas Tech’s dominance on the boards and second-chance points proved to be the difference maker. Forward JT Toppin recorded his 15th double-double of the season with 16 points and 18 rebounds, while Inman finished with a season-high 12 points.
The Buffs struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 2-for-20 on 3-point attempts and a season-low .291 overall. With the defeat, CU (14-11, 4-8 Big 12) now looks ahead to another challenging road matchup against No. 22 BYU.
Key Stats:
Colorado (14-11, 4-8 Big 12)
- Dak: 0-6, 0-0, 0
- Rancik: 1-8, 0-0, 3
- Hargress: 3-9, 2-2, 9
- Johnson: 5-9, 3-5, 13
- Sanders: 0-3, 1-3, 1
Texas Tech (18-6, 8-3)
- Toppin: 6-11, 3-3, 16
- Watts: 2-6, 1-3, 5
- Anderson: 5-10, 1-2, 14
- Atwell: 6-10, 2-2, 20
- Petty: 5-12, 0-0, 12
Halftime: Texas Tech 39-22
3-Point Goals: Colorado 6-25, Texas Tech 12-30
Rebounds: Colorado 30, Texas Tech 47
Assists: Colorado 5, Texas Tech 16
Total Fouls: Colorado 13, Texas Tech 12
