Utah Utes 73, Colorado Buffaloes 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado Buffaloes defeated Utah Utes 85–73 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 1:30 swung win probability 76% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Utes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Utes | 38 | 35 | 73 |
| Colorado Buffaloes | 42 | 43 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 1:30 swung win probability 76% → 100%.
Why Utah Utes lost
- Lost H2 35-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 1:30 (win probability 76% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Buffaloes | 8–0 | H2 1:30 | 76% → 100% |