Arizona Wildcats Dominate Colorado Buffaloes in Regular Season Finale

Arizona cruises to 15-point victory over Colorado to cap off impressive Big 12 campaign

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Arizona Wildcats, the Big 12 regular season champions, defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 82-67 in their final regular season game on Saturday night. Arizona, led by their trio of Brayden Burries, Jaden Bradley, and Koa Peat, improved to 29-2 overall and 16-2 in conference play, while Colorado fell to 17-14 and 7-11 in the Big 12.

Why it matters

This victory caps off an impressive regular season for the Wildcats, who have now won 5 straight games and 18 games this season by 15 or more points. Arizona has proven to be one of the deepest and most talented teams in college basketball, with a dominant frontcourt and efficient offense. The loss for Colorado, meanwhile, raises questions about their ability to compete with the top teams in the conference.

The details

Arizona controlled the game from start to finish, using their size and defensive intensity to overwhelm the Buffaloes. Koa Peat led the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley added 16 and 14 points respectively. Colorado was led by Isaiah Johnson's 17 points, but struggled to find consistent scoring outside of their leading scorer.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. ET.
  • Arizona has now won 5 straight games since losing 2 in a row to Kansas and Texas Tech.

The players

Koa Peat

A key frontcourt player for the Arizona Wildcats, Peat is averaging a double-double this season and has been instrumental in the team's success.

Brayden Burries

One of Arizona's leading scorers, Burries has been a consistent offensive threat for the Wildcats all season long.

Jaden Bradley

The third member of Arizona's talented trio, Bradley is a versatile guard who contributes in multiple ways for the Wildcats.

Isaiah Johnson

Colorado's leading scorer, Johnson has been a bright spot for the Buffaloes despite their struggles against top competition.

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What they’re saying

“We came in focused and ready to finish the regular season strong. Our defense set the tone early and allowed us to get out in transition and play our game.”

— Koa Peat, Arizona Wildcats Forward (draftkings.com)

What’s next

Arizona will now turn its attention to the Big 12 Tournament, where they will look to secure a high seed and make a deep run. Colorado's season will likely come to an end, as they failed to pick up any signature wins during the regular season.

The takeaway

Arizona has proven itself to be one of the elite teams in college basketball this season, with a balanced roster and the ability to dominate opponents on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, Colorado's struggles against top competition highlight the work they still have to do to become a consistent contender in the Big 12.