BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — Texas Tech built a large first-half lead and survived a fierce Colorado comeback to secure a 73-71 victory in a Big 12 men’s basketball game Saturday at Coors Events Center.

The Red Raiders led 43-27 at halftime, but the Buffaloes stormed back with a 44-point second half. Colorado’s Isaiah Johnson scored 21 of his team-high points after intermission, including a trio of free throws to pull within a point late. Texas Tech’s Donovan Atwell scored 17 points and JT Toppin added 16.

The Buffaloes had a chance to tie or win on their final possession but committed a turnover. Texas Tech improved to 12-4, while Colorado fell to 12-4.