- Matchup: TCU Horned Frogs vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Venue: CU Events Center, Boulder, CO
- Broadcast: TNT
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This Sunday, the TCU Horned Frogs (13-8) head to the CU Events Center aiming to secure a victory against the Colorado Buffaloes (12-9).
In their previous outing, TCU faced Houston, suffering a loss with a final score of 79-70. The Horned Frogs recorded a field goal percentage of 47.2% (25 of 53) and made 4 of 15 attempts from beyond the arc. They converted 16 of 25 free throws, resulting in a shooting percentage of 64.0%. In total, TCU secured 27 rebounds, with 6 on the offensive end. They also contributed 15 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and tallied 6 steals. Defensively, TCU allowed their opponents to shoot 44.4% from the field, permitting 24 of 54 shots. Houston managed to record 12 assists and also achieved 6 steals. The Cougars controlled the boards with 28 rebounds (6 offensive, 22 defensive) and were exceptionally efficient from the free-throw line at 91.7%, hitting 22 of 24 attempts. They also made 9 out of 23 tries from the three-point line. Both squads accumulated similar personal fouls, with TCU at 21 and Houston at 22.
Xavier Edmonds was a standout performer, shooting 70.0% from the floor, gathering 10 rebounds, and scoring 18 points on 7 of 10 shooting in 28 minutes of play.
Entering this game, TCU holds a season record of 13-8, averaging 79.5 points per game (ranked 115th in college basketball) and shooting 46.3% from the field. The Horned Frogs have a three-point shooting percentage of 34.0% (159 out of 468) and 71.7% from the charity stripe. As a unit, TCU grabs 35.4 rebounds per game and has amassed 342 assists, ranking 71st nationally in assists per game. They turn the ball over an average of 11.3 times and commit 17.1 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, TCU forces approximately 14.3 turnovers each game and averages 19.1 personal fouls defensively. Opponents shoot 33.6% from three-point range against them, while TCU ranks 108th in the nation for points allowed per game at 70.8. The Horned Frogs give up a field goal percentage of 43.1% (524 of 1,216 total shots) and average 33.6 rebounds allowed per game. They rank 273rd in college basketball for assists allowed, conceding 310 so far this season.
In their last matchup, Colorado was overcome by Iowa State, concluding the game 97-67. The Buffaloes gathered a total of 20 rebounds, comprised of 16 defensive and 4 offensive rebounds. They committed 9 turnovers while registering 6 steals. Iowa State committed 18 fouls, allowing Colorado to attempt 19 free throws, of which they converted 14 for a free-throw shooting rate of 73.7%. From beyond the arc, Colorado made 7 out of 24 attempts (29.2%). Their overall field goal percentage stood at 42.6%, making 23 out of 54 shots. On defense, they allowed Iowa State to shoot 61.4% on field goals, with the Cyclones converting 35 of 57 attempts, and they permitted 10 out of 21 three-point attempts for a shooting rate of 47.6%. Colorado also conceded 36 rebounds to Iowa State, with 8 of those being offensive.
Isaiah Johnson played a crucial role for Colorado, contributing 24 points, assisting 2 times, and achieving a shooting percentage of 53.8% (7 of 13) over 35 minutes, while securing 1 rebound.
The Buffaloes sit at a 12-9 record for the season. Offensively, they shoot 47.6% from the floor, placing them 64th in Division 1. This season, they have recorded 1,719 total points (averaging 81.9 points per game) and pull down 34.6 rebounds per match. Colorado’s assist rate stands at 15.7 per game (91st in Division 1), and they average 9.9 turnovers. They also commit 17.4 personal fouls per game and convert 77.1% of their free throws.
On the defensive end, Colorado gives up 37.6% shooting from three-point range (172 of 458) and allows opponents to score at a 71.2% rate from the free-throw line. They average 13.7 assists and permit 33.9 rebounds per game, ranking 207th and 147th respectively in college basketball. The Buffaloes rank 307th overall in points allowed per game, giving up 78.9 points. They force 11.0 turnovers on average and surrender 46.6% shooting from the field (ranked 317th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on TCU
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