Texas Tech survives Colorado's epic comeback

Texas Tech secured a tense 73-71 victory over Colorado in Boulder on Saturday, narrowly escaping a significant comeback. The Red Raiders controlled the game for much of the contest, building a commanding 24-point lead in the second half. However, Colorado staged a remarkable rally, fueled by freshman Isaiah Johnson who scored 21 points after halftime.

Despite facing second-half foul trouble, with four starters accumulating four fouls, Texas Tech struggled offensively after halftime, making only 35.3% of their field goals. Colorado capitalized on this, mounting a 14-1 run and closing the gap to six points. The Buffaloes continued to chip away, reducing the deficit to two points with a late three-pointer.

In the final seconds, Barrington Hargress was forced into an off-balance three-point attempt that ultimately missed, allowing Texas Tech to seal the hard-fought win. J.T. Toppin led Texas Tech with 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Atwell contributed 17 points. Colorado's comeback fell just short despite their spirited second-half effort.