Feb. 28, 2026 6:12 am EST
The Colorado Buffaloes (16-12, 6-9 Big 12) will visit the No. 5 Houston Cougars (23-5, 11-4 Big 12) after losing six straight road games. The matchup tips at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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Stats to know
Houston averages 76.6 points per game (159th in college basketball) while giving up 62.3 per contest (second in college basketball). It has a +402 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 14.3 points per game.
Houston makes 8.8 three-pointers per game (104th in college basketball) while shooting 33.6% from deep (209th in college basketball). It is making 2.0 more threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 6.8 per game while shooting 31.6%.
Colorado puts up 80.1 points per game (88th in college basketball) while giving up 77.9 per outing (290th in college basketball). It has a +62 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 2.2 points per game.
Colorado connects on 7.5 three-pointers per game (208th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.1. It shoots 35.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 36.4%.
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