URGENT UPDATE: In a crushing defeat, No. 16 Texas Tech dominated the CU Buffs 78-44 in Lubbock, Texas, on February 15, 2023. This loss marks the Buffs’ twelfth consecutive defeat against teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25, highlighting their ongoing struggles on the road.
The Red Raiders showcased their prowess early, building a commanding lead that left the Buffs scrambling. Despite a brief spark from freshman Ian Inman, who sank four consecutive 3-pointers, the Buffs could not maintain momentum. Texas Tech quickly snuffed out any hope for a comeback, finishing the first half with a substantial 39-22 lead.
The second half saw Texas Tech (18-6, 8-3 Big 12) continue their relentless assault, starting with an 11-1 run that left the Buffs without a field goal for nearly five minutes. The Red Raiders dominated the boards, out-rebounding Colorado 47-30 and converting 17 offensive rebounds into a staggering 21-0 advantage in second-chance points.
JT Toppin shone for Texas Tech, securing his Big 12-leading 15th double-double with 16 points and 18 rebounds. Meanwhile, Inman finished with a season-high 12 points, but the rest of the Buffs struggled, shooting a dismal 2-for-20 from beyond the arc and posting a season-low field goal percentage of .291.
As the Buffs (14-11, 4-8 Big 12) regroup, they face another tough challenge on Saturday against No. 22 BYU at 2 p.m. MT on Fox Sports 1. Fans are eager to see if the team can turn things around after this harsh setback.
Stay tuned for more updates as Colorado seeks to break their losing streak against ranked opponents.
