Colorado vs TCU Big 12 Basketball Result as Buffaloes Snap Six Game Skid in Boulder

Colorado delivered its most complete performance of Big 12 play Sunday, using depth, efficiency, and sustained defensive pressure to pull away from TCU in an 87 to 61 win at the CU Events Center that snapped a six game losing streak and reset the Buffaloes outlook heading into the heart of conference play.

Sebastian Rancik delivered a spark off the bench, scoring 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting while connecting on 3 of 4 attempts from beyond the arc for the Buffaloes, who improved to 13 and 9 overall and 3 and 6 in Big 12 play. Isaiah Johnson added 16 points on 5 of 11 shooting with three made three point shots and five assists, continuing a recent stretch of steady production in the backcourt. Reserve Bangot Dak scored 14 points on 7 of 8 shooting, while Josiah Sanders finished with 12 points and six assists and Barrington Hargress chipped in 10 as Colorado placed six players in double figures.

The latest timeline showed Colorado setting the tone early, opening the game by making 8 of its first 11 shots with seven different players scoring in the first eight minutes. TCU kept pace initially by shooting 50 percent early, but Colorado maintained control over the final 12 minutes of the first half and gradually widened the margin. Sanders three point play with 4 minutes and 27 seconds remaining pushed the lead to 30 to 21, and the Buffaloes entered halftime ahead 38 to 25 with Rancik and Sanders scoring eight points apiece.

TCU, now 13 and 9 overall and 3 and 6 in conference play, struggled to generate consistent offense after the break. Xavier Edmonds led the Horned Frogs with 13 points and 12 rebounds, recording his fourth consecutive double double, all coming during the past four games. However, Colorado held TCU to 33 percent shooting for the game and limited the Frogs to 5 of 23 from three point range, disrupting spacing and ball movement throughout the second half.

Colorado finished the night shooting 56 percent from the field at 35 of 63 and 48 percent from beyond the arc at 11 of 23. The Buffaloes recorded 24 assists, reflecting ball movement that consistently created high percentage looks. TCU managed just eight assists and made only 15 of 51 shots over the final 32 minutes, underscoring Colorado defensive control and energy.

The impact of the win extends beyond the final score. What this means for Colorado is a potential momentum shift midway through Big 12 play, particularly as the Buffaloes look to stabilize their rotation and build confidence heading into a challenging road stretch. Performances like this also mirror league wide trends where depth and bench scoring increasingly shape outcomes in conference races.

Next steps arrive quickly. Colorado travels to Baylor on Wednesday in a matchup that will further define its outlook entering the second half of the conference schedule.

TCU returns home to host Kansas State on Saturday as the Horned Frogs seek adjustments to regain offensive rhythm and strengthen their position in a tightly packed Big 12 standings.