URGENT UPDATE: No. 16 Texas Tech decisively defeated the CU Buffs 78-44 in a dominating performance at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, on February 15, 2023. This crushing loss marks Colorado’s 12th consecutive defeat against ranked opponents and their 24th straight loss in true road games against teams in the Associated Press Top 25.
The game saw Texas Tech (18-6, 8-3 Big 12) establish an early lead, pushing it to 16 points in the first half. Despite a brief spark from freshman Ian Inman, who made four consecutive 3-pointers, the Buffs fell victim to a late first-half surge, ending with a 39-22 lead for the Red Raiders at halftime.
Texas Tech refused to let CU back into the game, launching an 11-1 run at the start of the second half, effectively shutting down the Buffs for nearly five minutes. The Red Raiders dominated on the boards, achieving a 47-30 rebounding advantage and converting 17 offensive rebounds into a staggering 21-0 edge in second-chance points.
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin showcased an impressive performance, recording his Big 12-leading 15th double-double with 16 points and 18 rebounds. Inman, despite the loss, stood out with a season-high 12 points, hitting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. In stark contrast, the rest of the Buffs struggled, finishing just 2-for-20 from long range and shooting a season-low 29.1% overall.
As the Buffs (14-11, 4-8 Big 12) prepare for another challenging matchup against No. 22 BYU on Saturday at 2 p.m. MT, fans are left to ponder the team’s ongoing struggles. Will they find a way to snap this disheartening trend? The urgency for improvement has never been greater, and eyes will be on the Buffs as they look to turn their fortunes around.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
