Preview: Colorado Buffaloes at Houston Cougars HOUSTON (Interstat) — A surging Colorado team looks to solidify its standing in the Big 12 Conference when it visits struggling Houston in a women’s basketball matchup Wednesday night at Hofheinz Pavilion. The Buffaloes (16-8 overall) enter on a high after a dramatic 80-79 home victory over Texas Christian on Sunday, their fourth win in five games. Houston (7-16) seeks to halt a slide after a 61-85 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday, its seventh defeat in eight outings. Colorado’s recent success has been fueled by efficient offense and the standout play of guard Jade Masogayo. She is averaging 17.1 points over her last seven games, including a 23-point performance in the win over TCU. Teammates Logyn Greer (17 points) and Desiree Wooten (19 points, 6 assists) also provided critical contributions in that narrow victory, showcasing the balanced attack the Cougars must contain. Houston will counter with guard Amirah Abdur-Rahim, its most consistent scoring threat. She tallied 18 points against Texas Tech and has reached double figures in three of her last five contests. The Cougars’ lone recent bright spot was a 72-70 home win over Cincinnati on Feb. 1, where Abdur-Rahim posted 13 points and five rebounds. The matchup presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Colorado has navigated a challenging conference schedule with resilience, including an overtime road win at Kansas and a victory at Kansas State last month. Houston has struggled defensively, allowing 80 or more points in four of its last six losses. For the Buffaloes, this game represents a crucial opportunity to build momentum before a key homestand. For the Cougars, it is a chance to play spoiler and find a signature conference win at home. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST Wednesday.