Colorado Buffaloes Defeat California Baptist Lancers 78-70
Monday, December 1, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · CU Events Center
Colorado Buffaloes 78, California Baptist Lancers 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won California Baptist Lancers vs Colorado Buffaloes?
Colorado Buffaloes beat California Baptist Lancers 78-70 at CU Events Center on December 1, 2025.
Who was favored in California Baptist Lancers vs Colorado Buffaloes?
Colorado Buffaloes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -950 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Colorado Buffaloes emerged victorious against the California Baptist Lancers with a final score of 78-70 at the CU Events Center. This win adds to Colorado's impressive home record, which now stands at 8-0 this season, while California Baptist falls to 7-1 overall.
The Buffaloes entered the game with a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, having lost their last two. Their scoring average during this stretch was 75.3 points per game, while they allowed an average of 82.4 points. In contrast, the Lancers were riding a six-game winning streak, boasting a record of 8-2 in their last ten games, with an average of 72.7 points scored and only 64.3 points allowed.
At home, Colorado had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while California Baptist's away record was 3-2, indicating both teams had experienced mixed results in their recent outings. This game marked the second meeting between the two teams, with Colorado having won their first encounter earlier in the season on December 2, 2025, by a score of 78-70.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, so it remains unclear how player availability may have impacted the game. However, the betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Colorado favored by 13.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Colorado's ability to secure a win at home, with a moneyline of -950 for the Buffaloes and +625 for the Lancers.
As for the conditions of the game, the atmosphere in the CU Events Center was electric, with fans rallying behind the Buffaloes. The scoring plays in the second half were pivotal, with key contributions from players like Isaiah Johnson and Martel Williams, who made crucial free throws and layups to keep the game competitive. The final moments saw Barrington Hargress also contributing from the free-throw line, cementing the Buffaloes' victory.
Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of the Buffaloes in front of their home crowd, while the Lancers, despite their loss, demonstrated their competitive spirit throughout the game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | COLO -13.5 | 150.5 o -108 / u -112 | California Baptist Lancers +625 · Colorado Buffaloes -950 |
Leaders
- PointsIsaiah Johnson17Colorado Buffaloes
- AssistsIsaiah Johnson3Colorado Buffaloes
- ReboundsBangot Dak8Colorado Buffaloes
- PointsDominique Daniels Jr.25California Baptist Lancers
- AssistsJordan Muller4California Baptist Lancers
- ReboundsBradey Henige7California Baptist Lancers
Recent form
Colorado Buffaloes
Last 10: 4-6Streak L275.3 scored · 82.4 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L83-92vs Oklahoma State CowboysMar 11
- L79-89vs Arizona WildcatsMar 8
- W92-78at Utah UtesMar 4
- L62-102at Houston CougarsFeb 28
- W79-70vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 26
- W83-69vs Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 21
- L86-90at BYU CougarsFeb 14
- L44-78at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 12
- W78-70vs Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 8
- L67-86at Baylor BearsFeb 5
California Baptist Lancers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W672.7 scored · 64.3 allowed per game3-2 away
- W63-61at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 15
- W86-72vs Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 14
- W82-75at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsMar 8
- W87-48vs Abilene Christian WildcatsMar 6
- W82-67vs Tarleton State TexansMar 1
- W68-56vs UT Arlington MavericksFeb 27
- L46-65at Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 20
- L65-70at Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 15
- W83-66at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsFeb 13
- W65-63vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | California Baptist Lancers | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-62 | 24-53 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 2-13 | 6-16 |
| Three-point % | 15 | 38 |
| Free throws | 18-24 | 24-31 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 29 |
| Assists | 9 | 11 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 34 |
| Fouls | 23 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 12 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-43Barrington Hargress made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-43Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-43Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-45Isaiah Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Alon Michaeli.
- 2nd Half48-45Martel Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-48Alon Michaeli made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Johnson.
- 2nd Half50-48Jordan Muller made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-48Dominique Daniels Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-49Josiah Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-51Josiah Sanders made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Johnson.
- 2nd Half52-53Barrington Hargress made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-54Sebastian Rancik made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-55Sebastian Rancik made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-57Barrington Hargress made Layup. Assisted by Bangot Dak.
- 2nd Half52-58Bangot Dak made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-59Bangot Dak made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-60Isaiah Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-61Isaiah Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-64Bangot Dak made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Barrington Hargress.
- 2nd Half54-64Martel Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-64Martel Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-64Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-64Jonathan Griman made Dunk.
- 2nd Half59-66Elijah Malone made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half60-66Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-66Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-68Sebastian Rancik made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-69Isaiah Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-70Isaiah Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-70Dominique Daniels Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Muller.
- 2nd Half66-70Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-72Felix Kossaras made Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-73Isaiah Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-74Isaiah Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-74Martel Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-75Sebastian Rancik made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-76Sebastian Rancik made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-76Martel Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-77Barrington Hargress made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-78Barrington Hargress made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Colorado Buffaloes, below favours California Baptist Lancers.
Venue
- CU Events CenterBoulder, CO
- Attendance4931
- OfficialsKipp Kissinger, Marques Pettigrew, Brooks Wells
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