Colorado Crushes TCU to End 6-Game Skid

Buffaloes snap losing streak with dominant 87-61 win over Horned Frogs

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Colorado Buffaloes ended their six-game losing streak with an impressive 87-61 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs on Sunday in Boulder. Sebastian Rancik led the Buffaloes with 17 points, while Isaiah Johnson added 16 points. Colorado pulled away in the first half and continued to extend its lead in the second half, handing TCU its second straight loss and sixth in the last eight games.

Why it matters

This win is a much-needed boost for the Colorado basketball program, which had been struggling mightily during its recent six-game skid. The Buffaloes were able to get back on track at home and pick up their third Big 12 win of the season, matching their total from last year. For TCU, the loss continues a frustrating stretch as the Horned Frogs have now lost six of their last eight games after a strong start to the season.

The details

Colorado took control of the game in the final 12 minutes of the first half, going on a 12-0 run to build a 34-21 lead at the break. The Buffaloes then continued to pull away in the second half, at one point extending their advantage to 21 points. TCU's Xavier Edmonds was ejected early in the second half after being called for a flagrant-2 foul. Colorado's defense held TCU leading scorer David Punch to just 8 points, well below his season average.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 2, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado.

The players

Sebastian Rancik

A Colorado player who scored a team-high 17 points in the win.

Isaiah Johnson

A Colorado player who added 16 points in the victory.

Xavier Edmonds

A TCU player who led the Horned Frogs with 13 points before being ejected in the second half.

David Punch

TCU's leading scorer on the season who was held to just 8 points in the loss.

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The takeaway

Colorado was able to snap its six-game losing streak with a dominant performance against TCU, showcasing the Buffaloes' ability to bounce back from a tough stretch. Meanwhile, TCU's recent struggles continued as the Horned Frogs lost for the sixth time in their last eight games, raising questions about their ability to maintain their early-season success.