- Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs West Virginia Mountaineers
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, WV
- Broadcast: CBSSN
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The Colorado Buffaloes (12-5) are set to visit the WVU Coliseum this Saturday, aiming to secure a win against the West Virginia Mountaineers (11-6).
In their previous game, the Colorado Buffaloes faced off against Cincinnati, suffering a 77-68 defeat. The Buffaloes committed 24 personal fouls, while Cincinnati had 17. Colorado managed to hit 3 of their 16 attempts from beyond the arc. Cincinnati shot 68.6% from the free-throw line, converting 24 of 35 attempts. On the rebounding front, Cincinnati secured 28 boards (5 offensive, 23 defensive) but failed to register a block. They assisted 18 times and recorded 9 steals during the game. Defensively, Colorado allowed Cincinnati to shoot 44.6% from the field, with the Bearcats making 25 of their 56 field-goal attempts. Colorado distributed a total of 15 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and notched 5 steals. They grabbed 27 rebounds, with 7 being offensive. Colorado shot 73.3% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 15 attempts, and ended the game with a 44.6% shooting percentage (25 of 56), including 7 successful three-pointers out of 20 attempts.
Isaiah Johnson played a crucial role, scoring 21 points on 3 out of 11 shooting while logging 31 minutes on the court. He also recorded 1 rebound and 2 assists, finishing the game with a 27.3% shooting percentage.
Heading into this match, Colorado boasts a record of 12-5 in the current season. They are averaging 84.5 points per game, ranking 56th nationwide, while shooting 48.9% from the field. The Buffaloes have made 36.3% of their three-point attempts (116 of 320) and converted 78.0% of their free-throw attempts. Overall, Colorado collects 36.9 rebounds per game and has tallied 275 assists this season, ranking 99th in college basketball in terms of assists. They average 10.6 turnovers and commit 17.3 fouls per game.
On the defense, the Buffaloes force their opponents into 11.1 turnovers per game, drawing 20.3 fouls. They hold opponents to 35.8% shooting from beyond the arc but rank 286th in D-1 for points allowed per game (77.5). They also permit an overall shooting percentage of 44.8% (469 of 1,048) while conceding 32.8 rebounds each game. In terms of assists surrendered, Colorado ranks 172nd in the nation, allowing 226 assists this season.
West Virginia, on the other hand, is coming off a tough loss against Houston, finishing 77-48. The Mountaineers allowed Houston to grab 36 rebounds (12 offensive). They managed 31.4% shooting from three, making 11 of 35 attempts, and shot 76.2% from the free-throw line, converting 16 of 21. Houston shot 43.1% from the field, making 25 of 58 attempts. When the game concluded, West Virginia shot 37.0%, sinking 17 of 46 field goals, and 36.0% from three, knocking down 9 of 25 attempts. The Mountaineers were awarded 10 free-throw attempts due to 14 fouls committed by Houston while turning the ball over 15 times and achieving 4 steals. They acquired 20 defensive boards and 5 offensive boards for a total of 25 rebounds.
In this matchup, DJ Thomas stood out for the Mountaineers, hitting 6 of 8 shots for an impressive 75.0% accuracy, alongside 2 rebounds. He contributed 16 points during his 22 minutes on the court but did not record any assists.
Currently, West Virginia holds an 11-6 record this season. The Mountaineers shoot 45.1% from the field, ranking 202nd nationally. They have accumulated 1,245 points (73.2 points per game) and grab 35.8 rebounds on average. They assist 13.5 times per game, placing them 241st in college basketball, while averaging 11.0 turnovers and committing 15.0 fouls per game. Their free-throw shooting stands at 68.6%.
The defensive side of West Virginia gives up 34.4% shooting from three (125 of 363), and they allow opponents to hit 73.6% of their free throws. They yield 12.8 assists and 32.5 total rebounds per game, ranking 135th and 72nd respectively in Division 1. Notably, West Virginia ranks 7th nationally in points allowed per game at 63.2. They force an average of 12.1 turnovers and have limited opponents to 40.4% shooting from the field, placing them 46th in college basketball.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Colorado
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