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Texas Tech’s defense faded in the second half, but showed up on the last possession, locking down Barrington Hargress and Isiah Johnson as the Buffs looked for a game-tying shot. Colorado stormed back after trailing by as much as 24-points in this game, thanks largely to Johnson’s 21 second-half points. The Buffs fall for the first time in Big 12 Conference play to the No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders.

A Texas Tech turnover gave the Buffs an opportunity that Rancik didn’t miss, draining his third 3-pointer of the game to cut the Red Raiders’ lead to two points. Colorado took its final timeout before Texas Tech’s next possession; the Red Raiders have one timeout left. The Buffaloes are in the double bonus.

Colorado is in full-court press, attempting to force a mistake as they attempt to mount a 24-point comeback. Isiah Johnson has been key, scoring 21 points all in the second half.

The Buffs have brought back a fast pace of play, locking down Texas Tech’s interior attack and forcing turnovers as Colorado has found a rhythm. Colorado’s Isiah Johnson is up to 17 points, all of which have come in the second half. The Buffs have cut the once-24-point lead down to seven, but still have work to do on the boards, getting outrebounded 44-31.

An Isiah Johnson 3-pointer ignited the crowd at the CU Events Center in the midst of a Colorado run that saw Texas Tech’s lead shrink to as little as 8 points. Texas Tech’s offense struggled without their stars, who are dealing with foul trouble. Johnson now leads the Buffs in points and is a perfect 9-9 on free throws.

Colorado has pivoted back to what has accelerated their offense all season: free throws, capitalizing on several fouls to go on a 12-2 run in the last five minutes. The Red Raiders’ offense has stalled after being forced to play without Lejaun Watts and Donovan Atwell, who have a combined 20 points, due to foul trouble. JT Toppin also earned his fourth foul, potentially leaving Texas Tech depleted down the stretch.

Isiah Johnson has worked his way up to nine points, while Elijah Malone ignited the Buffs’ run with a killer spin move in the post.

Texas Tech’s interior size is proving too much for the young Colorado squad to handle. Two monster dunks from the Red Raiders in the second half have silenced the CU Events Center. Sebastian Ranick knocked down the Buffs’ first 3-pointer since the first two minutes of the game, but Colorado’s offense remains stagnant and struggling on the glass, losing the rebounding battle 31-22.

Isiah Johnson’s first points of the game on a tough layup are the only points the Buffs have after nearly five minutes in the second half. With JT Toppin in foul trouble with three, Texas Tech didn’t fare much better shooting just 1-7 from the field in the last three minutes. Turnovers have slowly unwound Colorado and forced them to play at an unusually slow pace.

The Buffs were able to hang with No. 14 Texas Tech early thanks to some miserable shooting by the Red Raiders, but after the first 10 minutes, the shoe was on the other foot. Colorado’s offense has been dreadful in the last 10 minutes of the first half, ending it on a 4:18 scoring drought. Colorado’s freshman star and leading scorer, Isiah Johnson, is scoreless, while Texas Tech’s JT Toppin has a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

The Buffs are in the midst of a disastrous stretch, only making two baskets in the last five minutes. The Buffaloes still haven’t made a shot from beyond the arc since the beginning of the game, and have struggled with the Red Raiders’ defense commiting three turnovers.

Colorado is a measly 1 of their last 10 from the field and letting the game get away from them. Texas Tech has knocked down six 3-pointers as part of a 13-2 run. Texas Tech Donovan Atwell leads the game, shooting 2-5 from deep, while JT Toppin is on the verge of a double-double early.

The Red Raiders’ offense found its stride, knocking down five of their last seven shots to claim their first lead of the game. Colorado’s shooting from beyond the arc is ice cold, just 2-7 so far. Two open misses from 3-point range from Isiah Johnson slowed the Buffs’ offense significantly.

Courtesy of a two-minute-long 6-0 run, Colorado is clinging to an early lead. Barrington Hargress leads Colorado with 9 points on 4-5 shooting. Texas Tech’s JT Toppin has been as advertised, already putting up six points and 8 rebounds. Colorado continues to struggle to get offensive rebounds, giving the Red Raiders second chances that they’ve yet to capitalize on.

After Sebastian Rancik’s early 3-pointer, the Buffs have led every minute of a fast-paced game. Texas Tech has struggled to shoot the ball early, only 33% from the field and 1-3 from downtown. Colorado has been getting worked on the offensive glass, but keeping up the pace, leaving the Red Raiders uncomfortable.

Colorado won the tip, and Sebastian Rancik drilled a three to give the Buffs an early lead to open the game.

The Buffs’ starting five remains consistent with Barrington Hargress, Felix Kossaras, Sebastian Rancik, Elijah Malone and Bagot Dak taking the floor first. Star Isiah Johnson will look to provide a spark off the bench as he has for the majority of the season.