Buffaloes Triumph Over Wildcats, Boost Postseason Hopes

0:00On March 16th, Colorado Buffaloes picked up a solid win over Kansas State, finishing 79 to 70 on Wednesday night in Boulder. Isaiah Johnson led the way with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, helping his team improve to 16 wins and 12 losses overall, 6 and 9 in the Big 12 conference. Other Buffaloes stepped up too, with Ian Imman hitting 5-3 pointers for 17 points. Barrington Hargers adding 15, Sebastian Ronsick, with 13, and Bangit Dax scoring 10. For Kansas State, David Haggardy had a double double of 25 points and 10 rebounds, while David Costick and Nate Johnson each added 10. The Wildcats have struggled lately, dropping 8 of their last 9 games and sitting at 11 and 17 overall, just 2 and 13 in, conference play. Early in the second half, they cut the lead to 5, but Colorado responded with a 17 to nothing run, building a commanding 59-2, 37 advantage.

1:00That momentum carried the Buffaloes to victory, boosting their postseason hopes while deepening Kansas State's woes. Looking ahead, the Wildcats host TCU on Saturday, and Colorado heads to face 5th ranked Houston on the road. Pennes will look to bill from here, as the Big 12 season winds down, with plenty of stakes still on the line.