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No. 14 Texas Tech Survives Colorado's Late Charge for 73-71 Road Win

The result underscores Texas Tech's poise on the road against a Colorado team powered by Isaiah Johnson's 21 second-half points.

Overview

  • Donovan Atwell led the Red Raiders with 17 points and five 3-pointers, while JT Toppin posted 16 points and 13 rebounds and Christian Anderson added 15.
  • Colorado fell behind by 24 early in the second half before a 21-3 surge made it a one-possession game in the final minute at the CU Events Center.
  • Isaiah Johnson scored all 21 of his points after halftime and went 13-for-13 at the free-throw line to fuel the Buffaloes’ rally.
  • Sebastian Rancik’s late corner 3 cut the deficit to two before Barrington Hargress missed a contested buzzer 3 that would have won it.
  • Texas Tech improved to 12-4 (2-1 Big 12) with its first true road win of the season, while Colorado dropped to 12-4 (2-1) and now heads to Cincinnati on Wednesday.