MANHATTAN, Kan. (Interstat) — The Colorado women’s basketball team earned a 56-47 road victory over Kansas State in a Big 12 Conference game Thursday night at Bramlage Coliseum.

The Buffaloes (14-7) used a strong defensive effort, limiting the Wildcats (11-11) to 32.7% shooting from the floor and just 2-of-15 from three-point range. Colorado built a 22-18 halftime lead and maintained control despite both teams struggling offensively.

Zyanna Walker and Jade Masogayo each scored 13 points to lead Colorado. Jordan Speiser led Kansas State with 12 points. The Wildcats were projected as heavy favorites by advanced metrics but committed 17 turnovers. Attendance was 3,232.