BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — In a game defined by wild momentum swings and a frantic final minute, the Colorado Buffaloes edged the Texas Christian Lady Frogs 80-79 in a pivotal Big 12 women’s basketball clash Sunday at a raucous Coors Events Center.

The contest, witnessed by 2,240 fans, saw the Buffaloes overcome a 12-point halftime deficit and survive a monumental 31-point performance from TCU’s Olivia Miles to snap the Lady Frogs’ three-game winning streak and bolster their own NCAA tournament resume.

Colorado, improving to 16-8 overall, was led by a dominant 23-point effort from Fort Worth native Jade Masogayo, who scored the game’s final four points at the free-throw line in the last 24 seconds. Her layup with two seconds remaining tied the game at 79, and she was fouled on the play. After a TCU timeout, Masogayo calmly sank the ensuing free throw to complete the comeback.

The game’s most critical sequence began with Colorado clinging to a 77-75 lead. TCU’s Donovyn Hunter, who finished with 17 points, drove for a layup to tie the game with five seconds left. On the inbound, Colorado quickly advanced the ball to Masogayo in the post. She powered up for the go-ahead score and drew the foul from TCU’s Kennedy Basham, setting up the decisive free throw.

TCU, which fell to 21-4, had one final look. Miles, the dynamic guard from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, took the inbound and launched a deep three-pointer from the top of the key as time expired, but it caromed off the rim, sealing the heartbreaking loss for the visitors.

The game was a tale of contrasting halves. Colorado roared out to a 28-20 lead after the first quarter, fueled by hot shooting from Desiree Wooten and Zyanna Walker. The Buffaloes’ offense then went ice-cold in the second period, managing only six points as TCU’s defense tightened. The Lady Frogs took full advantage, closing the half on a 14-2 run to take a 34-28 lead into the locker room.

The third quarter was an offensive explosion, with the teams combining for 61 points. TCU’s Marta Suárez, who tallied 20 points and five rebounds, and Miles heated up, helping the Lady Frogs pour in 33 points in the frame. Yet Colorado answered nearly every basket, scoring 28 of their own behind Masogayo and Logyn Greer, who had 17 points, to keep the deficit manageable at 67-56 heading to the fourth.

TCU’s offense stalled in the final quarter, scoring just 12 points on 5-of-15 shooting. Colorado chipped away, finally tying the game at 75 on two Masogayo free throws with 58 seconds left. After a Miles miss, Colorado’s Anaëlle Dutat tipped in a miss to give the Buffaloes a 77-75 lead with 33 seconds remaining, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.

Statistically, the game was remarkably even. Both teams shot an identical 29 of 59 from the field. TCU held advantages in points in the paint, 40-34, and offensive rating, but Colorado’s precision at the free-throw line proved decisive. The Buffaloes made 16 of 18 attempts, while TCU was a near-perfect 8 of 9. Colorado also won the turnover battle, committing eight to TCU’s 10.

For TCU, the loss is a setback in a season that has seen them ascend into the conference’s upper echelon. They had won 10 of their last 11, with the only other recent loss a two-point defeat at Texas Tech. Colorado, meanwhile, secured a signature victory after a narrow loss to West Virginia earlier in the week, demonstrating resilience by coming back from a double-digit deficit.

The Buffaloes next travel to face Houston on Wednesday. The Lady Frogs look to rebound quickly with a short trip to Waco to face Baylor on Thursday.