In a high-stakes college basketball game, No. 11 Baylor overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Texas 93-85 on Senior Night, marking the final Big 12 basketball battle between the two teams unless they meet in the conference tournament. The game was notable for Texas' Dylan Disu spraining his left knee, an injury that saw him helped off the court and unable to put weight on his leg. Despite a strong start by Texas, which led by as many as 14 points and by 11 with over 13 minutes left in the game, Baylor's Jalen Bridges shone with 32 points, including 6-7 from three-point range. Max Abmas of Texas also had a standout performance with a season-high 33 points, moving up to No. 8 on the NCAA all-time scoring list. The game's outcome becomes critical for Texas as they look ahead to their next game against Oklahoma and the upcoming Big 12 Tournament, especially with Disu's status uncertain. Texas had led 15-8 at 14:48 in the first half and had an early 13-3 lead. Their 3-point shooting started strong at 6-for-8 but then fell to 2-for-14.
Rodney Terry alluded to the 42-21 FTA discrepancy three times during his 6:14 post-game press conference. While walking off the dais, he added: "We've got a good team. We're good. We can play with anybody any given night. Forty-two free throws is a lot of free throws."
Rodney Terry: “When we’re not scoring and we go through a stretch where we’re not scoring, we’ve got to have the guys that we count on to defend defend at a high level. As a team, we’ve got to have the same mentality.”
Baylor has the right recipe of talented tough transfers, returning players, and coachable high level freshmen. RayJ Dennis, Jayden Nunn, and Jalen Bridges have been outstanding. Don’t forget Langston Love who will be back soon. Important to know why Yves Missi and Ja’Kobe…
Here's Rodney Terry's response to the first question from his post-game press conference. https://t.co/R0W0VOWEJF
Jalen Bridges scores 32 points as No. 11 Baylor overcomes big deficit to beat Texas https://t.co/u4HHdgXoPX
Texas spokesperson reiterates a sprained left knee for Dylan Disu. He will be reevaluated upon return to Austin. Longhorns have Oklahoma on Saturday.
Texas big man Dylan Disu sprains left knee in game at No. 11 Baylor https://t.co/45tfPgkJNR
Dylan Disu and Max Abmas deserve the chance to play together in the NCAA tournament. And Texas fans deserve the chance to get to watch it. Hopefully Disu is alright and will be ready for the postseason. #HookEm
Baylor has a bunch of offensive weapons. Tonight was Jalen Bridges’ night. 32 points, 9 boards, 6-7 from 3 in a win over Texas. The Bears will need to defend at a higher level, but they can score with just about anyone.
A 93-85 win for the Bears over Texas on senior night where they overcame a 14-point deficit. Storybook ending as Baylor closes their season Saturday at Texas Tech.
Final | Texas 85 Baylor 93
FINAL: No. 11 Baylor 93, Texas 85 Opportunity squandered after the Horns led by as many as 14, and by 11 with 13+ left. Dylan Disu's status becomes critical with Oklahoma Saturday, then the Big 12 Tournament.
Texas 3pt shooting: Started: 6-for-8 (75%) Since: 2-for-14 (14%)
Max has 33 🔥🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/E5X6ZY7vXN
Texas just went 9:19 between field goals, bookended by Max Abmas jumpers. He has a season-high 33.
Texas about to be 9-minutes without a made field goal. That doesn’t seem ideal.
Texas hasn’t scored a bucket in over 8 minutes
Dylan Disu (left knee sprain) is out for the remainder of tonight's game. #HookEm
Texas is now 6+ without a field goal as Baylor takes its first lead with 6:50 to play in Waco. Foul trouble mounting for Rodney Terry with the Bears in the double bonus.
Texas needs one of Tyrese Hunter or IT Horton to contribute on the offensive end if they want to leave Waco with a win. Max Abmas isn’t going to be allowed to breathe by Scott Drew’s defense. Dylan Disu is in the locker room.
moving right on up to #️⃣8️⃣ on the @NCAA all-time scoring list 🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/teDCuSBkD1
Texas has not scored in 5:15, as Baylor is going to the line out of the under-8 looking to tie the game at the foul line. Bears have not led tonight.
Same left knee Disu injured in 2021. Awful news. Love Dylan. #HookEm
Dylan Disu being helped off. putting no weight on his left leg. Appeared to get caught up in traffic as action went the other way. Right to the locker room.
UT's Dylan Disu is helped to the locker room, he's in a lot of pain. You absolutely hate to see that.
Dylan Disu is down on the floor and play was stopped. He immediately grabbed for his left knee. Trainers are attending to him now.
Level of play here between Texas and Baylor has been very high, and this crowd has been awesome all night. At some point soon, not yet, but soon, Rodney Terry will have to go back to Dylan Disu and his three fouls.
6-1-49 Texas 15:38 2H | Max Abmas and Jalen Bridges are locked in a Big Monday Battle. Abmas has 24 points and Bridges has 23 for Baylor.
watch 'til the end for a surprise 🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas @hunter_tyrese https://t.co/rDtOR9reqa
Max. Again. 🔥 2H | Texas 55 Baylor 44 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/kcGUywLh9h
Max. Again. 🔥 2H 18:07 | Texas 55 Baylor 44 #HookEm https://t.co/Hw780KotoR
can't stop him 🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/Z6kMv4TcyZ
Rodney Terry now has to manage Dylan Disu in terms of health AND foul trouble. He picks up No. 3 just 45 seconds into the second half and it's three because of the dumb T earlier.
Texas played a strong half, shooting 57% with seven triples.
If Texas was going to get limited work out of Dylan Disu, it absolutely needed something significant out of Max Abmas. 15 on 6-for-8 shooing, including 3-for-5 from deep, while playing to a plus-14. Longhorns by 11 at the under-4.
Bears 2 of their last 10. No buckets in 2+ minutes. Had chances to cut into this 41-30 UT lead but missing shots.
If Texas was going to get limited work out of Dylan Disu, it absolutely needed something significant out of Max Abmas. 15 of 6-for-8 shooing, including 3-for-5 from deep, while playing to a plus-14. Longhorns by 11 at the under-4.
15 in the first 15 🤘 #HookEm | @maxabmas https://t.co/1Djoi91MAG
15 in the first 15 🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/iwhSey9lrM
Defense was lacking the last few trips down the floor, and a 14-point lead is now down to eight for Texas, which has gotten all of six minutes from Dylan Disu.
Jalen Bridges keeping Baylor in this one. 15-points and Bears down 36-28.
Max Abmas has 13 points with 9:01 left in the 1st half 😳 https://t.co/ksKsvz3Mic
Texas on fire, shooting 71% with 13 points from the Maxster.
Texas starting to play better and stacking games now. Max Abmas getting hot and carrying a team through a Tournament run … sounds familiar
15-8 Texas 14:48 1H | Longhorns 6-for-8 to start from the field and have moved with a purpose on the offensive end. Dylan Disu, fighting a stomach virus, was subbed out earlier than usual for Kadin Shedrick. Shedrick with solid minutes. He affected a BU shot or two already.
Texas made its first six before finally missing. It's 15-8, Longhorns, at the 14:48 mark.
Texas with its best start of the year and a 13-3 lead as Hunter, Abmas taking it to the Bears.
get you one @maxabmas 🤘 1H 16:40 | Texas 13 Baylor 3 #HookEm https://t.co/pmZ8vgqzc4
start us off @hunter_tyrese 🔥🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/Q2I2ZixU1I
Dylan Disu draws a charge and assists on the opening bucket of the night. He's ready to go.
tip o'clock 🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/8braj3VnKf
Senior night at @BaylorMBB. @Big12Conference https://t.co/AnAfAa9LL8
Dylan Disu will start tonight vs. Baylor despite the stomach virus. Usual starters with Disu, Max Abmas, IT Horton, Tyrese Hunter, and Dillon Mitchell.
Baylor's Senior Night festivities honored RayJ Dennis, Caleb Lohner, Jalen Bridges, Austin Sacks and Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua.
Caleb Lohner among the seniors being honored here at Baylor on Senior Night. That whole thing feels like a lifetime ago.
Caleb Lohner among the senior being honored here at Baylor on Senior Night. That whole thing feels like a lifetime ago.
We're anthemed up at the Foster for the final home game of the season. It's also the final Big 12 basketball battle between Texas and Baylor, unless they meet in the conference tourney. Should be fun.
Dylan Disu is out here for final warmups with 20+ on the clock still. https://t.co/q242TeyTbc
Texas' Dylan Disu has a stomach virus. His readiness is a game-time decision tonight.
laser focus 🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/ePuW0lcf3K
stayed focused. 🤘 #HookEm | @TexasLonghorns https://t.co/WDTNey8V8b
From Foster Pavilion in Waco, the Longhorns are set to battle the No. 11 Baylor Bears for the final scheduled contest between the two teams. #hookem https://t.co/YDjGwlXdwV
early work ✅🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/Dt6yEyKUHD
Texas will walk into Baylor this evening with a NET of 27 and an 11-10 mark against the first three quadrants. Horns are very likely headed to the NCAA Tournament, but a big opportunity tonight to put a hammerlock on an at-large bid: https://t.co/6kefpWsOaH
it's gameday y'all 🤘 #HookEm https://t.co/aVYZ8621EC
NEW: If Texas hears its name on Selection Sunday, it can look back at a blowout loss to Kansas on Feb. 25, but more specifically, what happened the next day, as the catalyst for saving its season. Horns can all but wrap up a bid this evening at Baylor https://t.co/6kefpWsOaH
NEW: If Texas heads its name on Selection Sunday, it can look back at a blowout loss to Kansas on Feb. 25, but more specifically, what happened the next day, as the catalyst for saving it season. Horns can all, but wrap up a bid this evening at Baylor https://t.co/6kefpWsOaH
In the Longhorns' final scheduled matchup with Baylor, Texas looks for the resume boost a road win over the Bears could provide STORY from @stevehabel (FREE): https://t.co/iTu5pLLU4P https://t.co/HKZxIFpvfH
David Jones, Jayden Hardaway, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Caleb Mills and Jahvon Quinerly honored at FedExForum one final time. https://t.co/Kvg6CF7rd4
Memphis’ David Jones honored for Senior Day. Jones was surprised by his sister. Beautiful moment. https://t.co/VSkI35VAmk
For Texas basketball, March can change everything for Rodney Terry's team https://t.co/pULt7nOLPH
Sunday morning lineup! https://t.co/3RsN2gxLSV #HookEm https://t.co/OaGbJhRb4x