NCAAB · Final

Houston Dominates Colorado in 102-62 Victory

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Saturday, February 28, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Fertitta Center

Houston Cougars 102, Colorado Buffaloes 62, 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 Colorado Buffaloes vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars beat Colorado Buffaloes 102-62 at Fertitta Center on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Colorado Buffaloes vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -8000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.

The Houston Cougars delivered a commanding performance against the Colorado Buffaloes, winning decisively with a final score of 102-62 at the Fertitta Center. This game showcased Houston's dominance, particularly after struggling in their previous outings, marking a significant turnaround for the Cougars. Houston's record now stands at 25-5, while Colorado falls to 16-14.

In their last ten games, Houston had a record of 6-4, but they entered this matchup on a three-game losing streak, having lost to teams such as the Kansas Jayhawks and the Arizona Wildcats. Despite this recent slump, Houston averaged 73.0 points per game while allowing 66.3, indicating their potential for offensive firepower. In contrast, Colorado's recent form included a record of 4-6 over the same stretch, with a two-game winning streak leading into this contest. The Buffaloes averaged 74.6 points but struggled defensively, allowing an average of 79.1 points per game.

Houston's home record was strong at 3-1 in their last four home games, while Colorado had not won any of their last four away games, reflecting their struggles on the road. This fixture was also notable as it marked the third meeting between the two teams, with Houston having won both previous encounters in the 2025 season, including a 77-68 victory in the last matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences affecting either team for this game, allowing both squads to field their key players. The betting market reflected Houston's expected dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -20.5 for the Cougars, a clear indication of their favored status. The total points line was set at 139.5, suggesting expectations for a high-scoring game given both teams' offensive capabilities.

Conditions at the Fertitta Center were typical for a basketball game, with no adverse weather conditions reported. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of offensive efficiency from Houston, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key scoring plays included driving layups from Isaiah Johnson and Milos Uzan, as well as free throws from Joseph Tugler and Mercy Miller, contributing to Houston's overwhelming score.

Overall, this matchup highlighted Houston's ability to bounce back from a tough stretch, showcasing their offensive depth and defensive resilience against a Colorado team that struggled to keep pace.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -20.5	139.5 o -108 / u -112	Colorado Buffaloes +2200 · Houston Cougars -8000

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Leaders

PointsMilos Uzan26Houston Cougars
AssistsKingston Flemings8Houston Cougars
ReboundsMercy Miller8Houston Cougars
PointsIsaiah Johnson19Colorado Buffaloes
AssistsBarrington Hargress6Colorado Buffaloes
ReboundsBarrington Hargress5Colorado Buffaloes

Recent form

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 6-4Streak L373 scored · 66.3 allowed per game3-1 at home

L56-69at Kansas JayhawksFeb 24
L66-73vs Arizona WildcatsFeb 21
L67-70at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 17
W78-64vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 14
W66-52at Utah UtesFeb 11
W77-66at BYU CougarsFeb 8
W79-55vs UCF KnightsFeb 5
W76-54vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 31
W79-70at TCU Horned FrogsJan 29
L86-90at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 24

Colorado Buffaloes

Last 10: 4-6Streak W274.6 scored · 79.1 allowed per game0-4 away

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
W87-61vs TCU Horned FrogsFeb 1
L67-97at Iowa State CyclonesJan 30
L86-95vs UCF KnightsJan 24
L69-75vs Kansas JayhawksJan 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Colorado Buffaloes	Houston Cougars
Field goals	23-50	34-57
Field goal %	46	60
Three-pointers	3-14	10-17
Three-point %	21	59
Free throws	13-18	24-31
Free throw %	72	77
Rebounds	22	34
Offensive rebounds	5	9
Defensive rebounds	17	25
Assists	14	20
Steals	3	8
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	15	7
Team turnovers	1	3
Technical fouls	3	1
Technical fouls, total	3	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	21
Fast-break points	11	17
Points in the paint	36	38
Fouls	23	15
Largest lead	8	40
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	16	83

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-64Isaiah Johnson makes layup
2nd Half37-66Chris Cenac Jr. makes 18-foot jumper (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half39-66Bangot Dak makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Isaiah Johnson assists)
2nd Half39-68Chris Cenac Jr. makes 16-foot jumper (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half41-68Bangot Dak makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Isaiah Johnson assists)
2nd Half43-68Barrington Hargress makes driving layup
2nd Half45-68Jalin Holland makes driving layup (Isaiah Johnson assists)
2nd Half45-69Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-69Isaiah Johnson makes driving layup
2nd Half47-71Kingston Flemings makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half50-71Sebastian Rancik makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josiah Sanders assists)
2nd Half50-72Kingston Flemings makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-73Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-75Milos Uzan makes driving layup
2nd Half51-75Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-75Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-75Josiah Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-75Josiah Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-78Milos Uzan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half56-78Isaiah Johnson makes layup (Alon Michaeli assists)
2nd Half56-79Joseph Tugler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-80Joseph Tugler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-83Milos Uzan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Emanuel Sharp assists)
2nd Half56-84Joseph Tugler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-85Joseph Tugler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-85Barrington Hargress makes driving layup
2nd Half58-86Emanuel Sharp makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-87Emanuel Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-89Kingston Flemings makes driving layup
2nd Half58-90Mercy Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-91Mercy Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-94Emanuel Sharp makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joseph Tugler assists)
2nd Half60-94Isaiah Johnson makes driving layup (Barrington Hargress assists)
2nd Half60-96Milos Uzan makes driving layup
2nd Half60-97Joseph Tugler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-98Joseph Tugler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-100Joseph Tugler makes layup (Emanuel Sharp assists)
2nd Half62-100Felix Kossaras makes driving layup (Bangot Dak assists)
2nd Half62-101Mercy Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-102Mercy Miller makes free throw 2 of 2