Colorado Buffaloes 67, Iowa State Cyclones 97
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones defeated Colorado Buffaloes 97–67 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 30-point result. A 21-0 home team run ending at H1 13:37 swung win probability 51% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Colorado Buffaloes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Buffaloes | 29 | 38 | 67 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 52 | 45 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 21-0 home team run ending at H1 13:37 swung win probability 51% → 98%.
Why Colorado Buffaloes lost
- Lost H1 29-52 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 21-0 run ending at H1 13:37 (win probability 51% → 98% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Cyclones | 21–0 | H1 13:37 | 51% → 98% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 9–0 | H1 11:55 | 98% → 100% |
| Colorado Buffaloes | 9–0 | H1 9:44 | 100% → 98% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 8–0 | H1 5:45 | 98% → 100% |
| Iowa State Cyclones | 9–0 | H2 5:09 | 100% → 100% |