Colorado Beats TCU to End 6-Game Losing Streak

Sebastian Rancik and Isaiah Johnson lead the Buffaloes to an 87-61 victory over the Horned Frogs.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:31pm

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The Colorado Buffaloes snapped a six-game losing streak with an 87-61 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs on Sunday. Sebastian Rancik came off the bench to score 17 points, while Isaiah Johnson added 16 points for the Buffaloes. Colorado shot 56% from the field and made 11 3-pointers, while TCU struggled, shooting just 33% overall and 21.7% from beyond the arc.

Why it matters

This win ends a difficult stretch for Colorado, who had lost six straight games in Big 12 Conference play. The victory could provide a much-needed boost of confidence for the Buffaloes as they look to turn their season around. For TCU, the loss drops them to 3-6 in conference play, making it an uphill battle to reach the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Colorado came out hot, making 8 of its first 11 shots and getting contributions from seven different players in the first eight minutes. However, TCU kept the game close early, shooting 50% in the first half. The Buffaloes were able to extend their lead to 13 points by halftime and never let the Horned Frogs get closer than 10 points in the second half.

  • Colorado made 8 of its first 11 shots in the first eight minutes of the game.
  • Colorado led 38-25 at halftime.
  • TCU shot just 33% from the field and 21.7% from 3-point range for the game.

The players

Sebastian Rancik

A Colorado player who came off the bench to score 17 points, making 6 of 8 shots, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range. He also added 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

Isaiah Johnson

A Colorado player who scored 16 points, making 5 of 11 shots with three 3-pointers. He also had 5 assists.

Xavier Edmonds

A TCU player who had 13 points and 12 rebounds, recording his fourth double-double in the last four games.

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What’s next

Colorado will travel to face Baylor on Wednesday, while TCU will host Kansas State on Saturday.

The takeaway

Colorado's balanced scoring attack and efficient shooting performance were too much for TCU to overcome, as the Buffaloes snapped their six-game losing streak and handed the Horned Frogs their sixth conference loss of the season.