Buffaloes Turn Their Fortunes Around
In a decisive game held in Boulder, Colorado, the Buffaloes turned their fortunes around, defeating TCU by a score of 87-61 this past Sunday. This victory marked the end of a challenging six-game losing streak.
Key Players Shine
Key players for Colorado included Sebastian Rancik, who contributed significantly with 17 points, and Isaiah Johnson, who added 16 points to the scoreboard.
Rancik, coming off the bench, showcased his shooting prowess by connecting on 6 of 8 attempts, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Johnson’s performance was also notable, having made 5 of 11 shots, including three 3-pointers, while dishing out 5 assists.
Other contributors for the Buffaloes included Bangot Dak, who scored 14 points on an impressive 7-for-8 shooting night. Josiah Sanders and Barrington Hargress added 12 and 10 points respectively, with Sanders also dishing out six assists.
TCU’s Performance
On the other side, Xavier Edmonds led the Horned Frogs with a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds. This marks the fourth consecutive game in which he has recorded a double-double.
Game Highlights
The Buffaloes started strong, making 8 of their first 11 shots and showcasing a diverse scoring effort early in the game. However, despite the early scoring burst, they only led by a narrow margin of 20-17 due to TCU’s 50% shooting rate at that point. Colorado maintained the lead for the final stretch of the first half, pulling away with Sanders’ three-point play that pushed the score to 30-21 with just under five minutes remaining. By halftime, the Buffaloes had extended their lead to 38-25 and TCU struggled to regain momentum in the second half.
Shooting Efficiency
Ultimately, Colorado shot an efficient 56% from the floor, hitting 35 of 63 attempts, while TCU struggled with only 33% accuracy, managing just 21 baskets out of 63 attempts. From beyond the arc, Colorado was particularly effective, converting 11 of 23 for 48%. In contrast, TCU struggled with their long-range shooting, hitting only 5 of 23 attempts, translating to 21.7%. Colorado also dominated in assists, recording 24 compared to TCU’s 8.
