In a commanding performance during the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Baylor University's men's basketball team secured a decisive 92-67 victory over Colgate. The game showcased Baylor's offensive prowess, particularly from the three-point line where they shot an impressive 16-of-30 (53%), including 58% in the first half and 63% overall. The Bears established a dominant 20-point lead by halftime, with the score at 54-34, bolstered by a follow-up dunk from Yves Missi after a miss by Jayden Nunn right before the buzzer. Baylor's defense also played a crucial role, notably during a stretch where Colgate failed to score on eight consecutive attempts. This win propels Baylor into the round of 32, where they will face the winner of the Clemson-New Mexico game.
.@BaylorMBB rolled to a first round #MarchMadness win today over Colgate. https://t.co/1uEOWy1poP
NCAA Tournament: Baylor dominates Colgate to advance to second round https://t.co/btlQgWJmaw
Baylor used a first-half offensive explosion to a create significant separation from Colgate, leading to a 92-67 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/dnQc7F139R
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Colgate ran into an incredibly hot shooting team in Baylor, which got out to a 20-point first-half lead and cruised to an NCAA Tournament win. The Bears shot 16-of-30 (!!) from 3. https://t.co/62O1aEGIrp
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Baylor advances after a DOMINANT win over Colgate! https://t.co/BWBasMYwew
Baylor moves onto the round of 32 as they earn a dominant victory over Colgate 92-67. They will take on the winner of Clemson-New Mexico.
(3) BAYLOR ROLLS INTO ROUND 2 š» The Bears put up a dominant performance against (14) Colgate to win 92-67 š„ https://t.co/bWDU3IwPPQ
It's still a 20-point lead with just over six minutes left in the game. Colgate made a nice little run to start the half, but Baylor has just gotten most everything easily on the offensive end. Shooting the lights out from 3, and just a bit too quick off the bounce, too. https://t.co/PbObsR0bDN
Colgate is 0 for its last 8 from the floor. Baylor defense scrambling nicely.
Halftime: Baylor 54, Colgate 34. Yves Missi gets the follow-up dunk after a Jayden Nunn miss right before the buzzer. Bears shot 63% overall, including 58% from 3, a really good start.
Baylor's lead is up to 20 at 45-25, with 3:43 to go in the half. Bears have been blistering from 3, shooting 7 of 12 (58%). Scott Drew was not happy about that last call against RayJ Dennis, who picked up his third foul on a play where it looked like he held his position.
What a start for @BaylorMBB šŖ https://t.co/dM7LzW6U6o